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Juan Gabriel Tokatlian

Juan Gabriel Tokatlian is at Universidad de San Andrés in Argentina He earned a doctorate in international relations from the Johns Hopkins University school of advanced international studies, and lived, researched and taught in Colombia from 1981-98.

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Washington and Latin America: farewell, Monroe

A historic failure of United States policy in a region it considered its own needs to be recognised before a new era can begin, says Juan Gabriel Tokatlian.

The global drug war: beyond prohibition

A failed model must be replaced by a "coalition of the healing", says Juan Gabriel Tokatlian.

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.

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.

Latin America, China, and the United States: a hopeful triangle

Latin America has an unlucky record in geopolitical partnerships. A new one can work and benefit the world, says Juan Gabriel Tokatlian.