Debunking Colombia’s stance on Palestine
The justification of Colombia’s refusal to support Palestine’s effort to obtain full UN membership is based on two arguments: That it would hinder the peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict…
The justification of Colombia’s refusal to support Palestine’s effort to obtain full UN membership is based on two arguments: That it would hinder the peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict…
One of Colombia’s five engines of growth as stipulated by the government is the underdeveloped agricultural sector. But can Colombia develop this sector while maintaining full control over its resources?…
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable” Seneca President Juan Manuel Santos tends to quote prominent thinkers in speeches. The quote stated…
Santos’ appointment of Carlos Urrea as new ambassador to China signals the government’s continued focus on trade with the Middle Kingdom, but also highlights important shortcomings of the foreign service.…
Colombia’s upcoming presidency of the United Nations Security Council will be a liability if the ambassador’s public blunders are a reflection of his competency.
Colombia is currently negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, a country that achieved industrialization by dismissing FTA-like measures. In turn, the Asian country, like Colombia, is waiting…
Recognizing the state of Palestine could offer Colombia political and economic benefits. However, at the same time there are serious economic and political interests at stake. Various South American countries…
Colombia’s new role as chair of the United Nations Security Council’s Sudan and Iran sanctions committees will reveal Bogota’s ability to balance the United States and China’s interests. On Wednesday…
Colombia’s decision to miss the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony illustrates the shortcomings of its foreign policy. The country’s hasty and largely improvised moves to deepen trade links with Asia, and…