Latin America In A New World

In this book, distinguished international authors offer the first comprehensive analysis of the ways in which Latin America and its role in the global arena are being reshaped by the stunning international changes of the past few years: the end of the Cold War and the breakup of the former Soviet Union; the European Community's expansion and its progress toward enhanced integration; the widespread validation of democratic governance and market economies; the revision of global trade and financial regimes; the tendency toward regional economic blocs; and the underlying changes in the world economy, driven by technological advances. Coedited by two senior analysts of inter-American relations, Latin America in a New World examines the region's international relationships, providing timely, in-depth discussions of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Mercosur Pact involving Argentina and Brazil, the changing relationship between Cuba and Russia, expanded Chinese involvement in the Americas, and the evolving roles in the Americas of Japan, Russia, and Europe. The essays are complemented by analysis from experienced policymakers from the region, including the former president of Ecuador, the former foreign minister of Brazil, Mexico's minister of tourism, and Chile's ambassador to the Organization of American States.