Cynthia Watson - “Western Hemisphere Relations: Tectonic Shifts”.

The traditional assumption that U.S.-Latin American relations will overcome minor tensions to create an increasingly stronger relationship is under considerable stress. Outsiders such as the Chinese, the Iranians, and the Russians continue to deepen their involvement in the region. Dr. Watson will discuss these trends and extrapolate what the effects will be for the future of the relationship and U.S. ties in the region. She is Professor of Strategy at the National War College.