About this episode

This episode examines the renewed U.S. focus on Latin America and its implications for security and diplomacy.

The Monroe Doctrine is back in the spotlight. This episode examines the growing U.S. focus on Latin America, from countering Chinese influence and combating transnational criminal organizations to strengthening regional partnerships. We explore what this shift means for security, diplomacy, and the future of the Western Hemisphere.

Topics covered

• U.S. foreign policy
• Latin America
• Monroe Doctrine
• Chinese influence
• transnational crime
• regional partnerships
• security and diplomacy

Keywords

• Monroe Doctrine
• Latin America
• U.S. foreign policy
• Chinese influence
• transnational crime
• regional partnerships
• Western Hemisphere

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S., Chinese, transnational criminal organizations

Places: Latin America, Western Hemisphere

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