Adam Ratzlaff

The author is a consultant and specialist in Latin American public and foreign affairs. His work has been featured in The National InterestGlobal AmericansCharged Affairs, and Diplomatic Courier among others. He holds an MA from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies and a BA from Tulane University where he triple majored in International Relations, Economics, and Latin American Studies. He is also pursuing his doctoral studies in International Relations.

Can Almagro Charter a Course Through the Storm?

On May 27, 2020, Luis Almagro was virtually sworn in for second term as Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). This...

Donald Duck Diplomacy

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The Trump Administration’s Schizophrenic Approach Towards Latin America

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