Politics in Latin America: Electoral results in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some 20 years ago. But how much do these politicians actually have in common? What implication does their ascendency have for the region?
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion on world affairs. Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia (UNG) will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association.
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This week’s topic is Politics in Latin America is presented by Dr. Cristian Harris. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Delaware in 2001. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses, including International Political Economy, Global Governance, Politics of Development, and Latin American Politics. His research interests include the role of U.S. universities in public diplomacy, the comparative development of Settler Societies, and the Political Economy of Latin America in the Twentieth Century.
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