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Latin America and the Indo-Pacific in a Changing Global Security Order
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Updated Panel Lineup: Are we witnessing the emergence of a new Monroe Doctrine? Featuring Dr. R. Evan Ellis, Dr. Joshua W. Walker, and econVue senior editor Eric Huang | March 11th
Why this discussion matters now:
US actions in Mexico and Venezuela, and the escalating crisis with Iran, could have profound implications for security strategy and trade across Latin America to the Indo-Pacific—with major implications for the upcoming Trump–Xi summit in Beijing.
There is much to discuss, and although events are still unfolding, this seemed like an appropriate moment for an econVue subscriber panel discussion.
Governments across Latin America, Japan, and Taiwan are reassessing assumptions about sovereignty, deterrence, and alliance commitments as the implications of recent events ripple across both the Western Hemisphere and the Indo-Pacific. Recent developments are sending geopolitical shockwaves far beyond the regions directly involved, and China’s leadership is no doubt recalibrating its options after US strikes in Iran.
Are we seeing the early contours of a new Monroe Doctrine in US strategic thinking — one that extends beyond the Western Hemisphere — as Washington navigates a more contested global order?
This discussion will explore the intersection of security policy, geoeconomics, and state capacity, including the role of non-state actors, supply chains, and strategic deterrence.
Introductory remarks by our speakers will be recorded, but the Q&A session will be off the record. ↳ Time
Wednesday, March 11
11:00 AM Chicago / 12:00 PM Eastern
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↳ Panelists
R. Evan Ellis
Research Professor of Latin American Studies at the US Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, specializing in China’s expanding economic and strategic presence in Latin America, regional security dynamics, and transnational organized crime. Dr. Ellis is widely recognized for his research on China–Latin America relations, including Chinese investment, infrastructure projects, and political engagement across the Western Hemisphere. He is the author of multiple books and frequently briefs US government and international policy institutions on strategic developments in the region.
Joshua W. Walker
Joshua W. Walker, PhD became President & CEO of Japan Society in December 2019. Previously, he worked at Eurasia Group, the world’s leading political risk analysis firm, where he served as global head of strategic initiatives and Japan in the Office of the President. Before joining the private sector, he worked in numerous roles at various U.S. government agencies, including the State Department and the Defense Department. He is a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, and professor of leadership and the American presidency at George Mason University and the Reagan Foundation
Eric Huang
Eric Huang, senior fellow at Hale Strategic and a frequent contributor to econVue, writes about China's military establishment, cross-Strait dynamics, supply chains, and the semiconductor industry. He is based in Taipei and Washington DC.
Geopolitical strategist and commentator specializing in US–China–Taiwan relations, Indo-Pacific security, and strategic technology competition. Eric has extensive experience in Washington, advancing Taiwan’s policy engagement with the United States and has held fellowships at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Fudan University. Frequently cited in global media—including Time, The Economist, the BBC, and Bloomberg—he advises governments, institutions, and investors on geopolitical risk and strategic planning.
Moderated by Lyric Hughes Hale, econVue Editor-in-Chief
↳ Key Questions
• Are we witnessing the emergence of a new Monroe Doctrine in US strategic thinking — one that extends beyond the Western Hemisphere?
• How are Latin American governments interpreting recent US actions in Venezuela and Iran, and what does this mean for sovereignty and state capacity in the region?
• How is the US–Japan alliance interpreting instability in the Middle East, and what implications might this have for Indo-Pacific security planning?
• What does the current environment mean for Taiwan’s security and the resilience of global semiconductor supply chains?
• As geopolitical tensions rise across multiple regions, how might these developments reshape alliances, trade routes, and economic policy?
⧉ Background Reading
Additional recommended reading will be sent to registered attendees.
R. Evan Ellis
• China’s Strategic Expansion in Latin America
• Organized Crime and State Capacity in the Western Hemisphere
Joshua W Walker
Alliance at a Crossroads (同盟の転機)
This new book is a review of the evolving U.S.–Japan alliance and strategic turning points in the Indo-Pacific.
Eric Huang
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Editor-in-Chief
Lyric Hughes Hale
Lyric Hughes Hale serves as Editor-in-Chief of Econvue, which publishes a newsletter, econVue+. She hosts The Hale Report, a podcast series on global economics. She is Director of Research at Hale Strategic
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