by Michael Shifter | Jul 18, 2014 | Monitor
The Russian president’s tour of Latin America shows that the leftist south still has love for Russia — and the BRICS are willing to play ball.
by Michael Shifter | Jun 17, 2014 | Monitor
As Juan Manuel Santos rolls to a second term, can he finally put the war with the FARC to bed?
by Michael Shifter | May 28, 2014 | Monitor
A nasty — and surprising — election fight is playing out in Colombia. And the recent years of peace and prosperity hang in the balance.