Brian Harper
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Past articles by Brian:
The unappreciated spiritual legacy of Gerald Ford
Last month, the Siena College Research Institute released a survey gathering 157 scholars' rankings of the U.S. presidents. I usually greet polls like these with a mix of absorption and apprehens... → Read More
Update: Venezuela's Dwindling Diplomatic Ties
Venezuela’s diplomatic relations are straining to a breaking point as Nicolás Maduro prepares to begin a new term on January 10, 2019. → Read More
Chart: U.S. Presidents' Travels in the Americas
Donald Trump is preparing for his first trip to Latin America since taking office. He follows a long history of presidential travels around the Western Hemisphere. → Read More
Explainer: Bolsonaro, Brazil, and the Environment
Is Brazil’s environment in danger under Jair Bolsonaro? → Read More
Tired of the news? Acknowledge that action begets reaction
Over the past few months, several friends have shared that they are feeling something bordering on political burnout. In some cases, these are individuals who I suspect voted for Donald Trump in the 2... → Read More
Chart: Regional Trade Agreements in the Americas
The new NAFTA, known as the USMCA, will be just one of more than 100 regional trade agreements in the Western Hemisphere. → Read More
Four Charts on Brazil's First-Round Election
We look at the history of presidential runoffs, break down the vote regionally, and map the gubernatorial races still to be decided in October 28 runoffs. → Read More
Brazil's Elections: Social Media and the Gender Divide
Social media is driving the conversation—and a wedge between genders—in this year's presidential vote. → Read More
LatAm in Focus: A Closer Look at Hurricane Maria's Death Toll
Listen: How many Puerto Ricans died is a source of controversy. George Washington University epidemiologist Dr. Ann Goldman talks about the report at the center of it all. → Read More
#CouncilARG Recap: Economic and Political Perspectives in Argentina
Five cabinet members, two governors, a mayor, private sector leaders, and more gathered for AS/COA’s fifteenth annual conference in Buenos Aires. → Read More
Explainer: A Whos Who in Brazil's 2018 Presidential Election Race
Ahead of the October 7 first round, meet the contenders in Brazil’s unpredictable race. → Read More
Get the Numbers: Immigration Enforcement in the Trump Era
It's no secret the U.S. president talks tough when it comes to immigration. So how do the numbers break down? → Read More
Explainer: Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)
The issue of how former FARC guerrillas face justice under the extrajudicial JEP court system continues to dominate and divide Colombia. → Read More
Colombia Update: New Cabinet, Familiar Faces
Incoming President Iván Duque’s team features a mix of veterans and relative newcomers. → Read More
Peru Update: Vizcarra's First 100 Days in Office
Martín Vizcarra set broad goals when he found himself unexpectedly taking over the reins from Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Is he on track to achieve them? → Read More
Chart: Independence in the Americas
As the United States marks Independence Day, we look at the ways other countries in the Americas celebrate their national holidays. → Read More
Chart: Latin America at the 2018 World Cup
From Brazil's hunger for a sixth championship to Peru's 35-year comeback, Latin Americans are leaving their mark in Russia. → Read More
Q&A with Adriana La Rotta: "A New Paradigm" in Colombia with Duque Victory
Colombia's next president "stands in a really good position to heal the polarization that marked the campaign," says La Rotta, head of AS/COA's media relations and an El Tiempo columnist. → Read More
Make America grateful again
"I'm lucky that I have so much that's alive and healthy and vibrant," he insisted. "I've been really, really lucky." So said Vice President Joe Biden during a taping o... → Read More
Not all violent rhetoric is condemned equally
Young Voices: In overlooking President Trump's culpability in violent rhetoric, Bishop Robert Barron is playing into the partisan narrative that certain sins are worse when certain people commit them. → Read More