Debates and articles from across the openDemocracy website that discuss or are relevant to the Americas
Los Desaparecidos: rescuing real lives
A new exhibition explores one of the terrible legacies of Latin America's dirty wars – the forced "disappearance" of thousands of people across the continent. Rob Cawston reviews, plus, a slideshow of selected images.
Death and life in New Orleans
Within a single day in New Orleans, the passing of two strangers pierces Jim Gabour to the soul.
After Bush: dealing with Hugo Chávez
The United States needs a strategy to meet the challenge of Hugo Chávez’s Venezuela. Juan Gabriel Tokatlian takes the long view.
The future of US foreign policy: a reply
Michael Lind's advocacy of a concert-of-power solution to the United States predicament in Iraq provoked a range of criticisms on openDemocracy. Here, he replies to his critics.
The United States and Colombia: the next plan
The United States could play a decisive new role in helping a crisis-ridden Colombia move toward being a modern democracy. In the wake of George W Bush's brief visit to Bogotá, Adam Isacson assesses the chances of a policy shift in Washington.
A Latin American's memo to Bush
The United States president’s rare foray to Latin America could benefit both sides, but only if he follows candid advice, says Juan Gabriel Tokatlian.
Bienvenido, Señor Bush
A close scrutiny of George W Bush’s five-nation Latin American tour reveals the degree of political calculation behind the stirring rhetoric, says Justin Vogler.
Dick Cheney in Afghanistan: close to home
The United States mission in Afghanistan has been undermined by the Bush administration’s diversion to Iraq, says Sidney Blumenthal.
Muslims and multiculturalism: lessons from Canada
Canada is tuning into Europe's debate on Muslims. But it doesn't want to abandon its own model for living with diversity – at least for now, reports Ehsan Masood.
London and Washington: Tony Blair's special relationship
The British prime minister's peculiar attitude to America’s leaders weighs heavily on his domestic legacy, says Godfrey Hodgson.
A liberal foreign policy for the US: ten maxims
A post-Bush vision of the United States role in the world needs clear principles to guide it, says Bob Burnett.
Concerts and silly seasons
The interests of the great powers won’t be reconciled in a multipolar world, argues David Rieff. Competition, not cooperation, is the lifeblood of power.
Mardi Gras, 2007
"The carnival that keeps us sane after all this madness." Listen to Jim Gabour report from New Orleans's big parade.
A regional path to peace in Iraq
American economic strategies, domestic political inadequacy and problems of timing all work against a multilateral approach to its Iraq crisis, writes Mark Luccarelli.
The United States vs I Lewis Libby
The I Lewis Libby trial shines a remorseless spotlight on the United States vice-president, reports Sidney Blumenthal.
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