Project Title: Canada, Latin America and the Russia-Ukraine War
Client: Global Affairs Canada
Students: Jose Villagra, Bianca Batacan, Genevieve Varelas, Gustavo Villela
Faculty Lead: Maxwell Cameron
Fieldwork Location: Washington, USA
Year: 2022-23
Publication: Open Canada
About the Project: Assessing the diverging responses from states in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the key factors and vulnerabilities that are influencing those positions. This research will inform recommendations on how Canada can influence and support partners in the region, and help mitigate their vulnerabilities, to oppose (or continue to oppose) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as help to identify key areas or countries where Canada could focus its efforts.
Key Words: Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, Peace