Considering Latin America's emerging challenges and opportunities in the first decade of the twenty-first century, the authors examine key political, economic, and security concerns in the region. They focus both on the changing dynamics within the Western Hemisphere and on Latin America's evolving relationships with international actors and institutions.
Riordan Roett is Sarita and Don Johnston Professor of Political Science and director of the Western Hemisphere Program at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University. Guadalupe Paz is assistant director of the Western Hemisphere Program.
"Usefully contrasts domestic and international trends in the Western Hemisphere with the changing global environment of the region.... Highly recommended."—Choice
"This new book should be on the shelves of both scholars and students throughout the region. Each chapter makes a vital contribution to our understanding of the Americas at the beginning of the century."—Guy Poitras, Trinity University
