R. Evan Ellis

4 Articles

Honduras’ China Hangover

On November 30, Hondurans will vote to elect a new president, 128 National Assembly members, and approximately 300 mayors. Polls…

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Peru’s ‘Active Neutrality’ Between China and the West

Peru, on the Pacific Coast of South America, has long been connected to Asia, with a substantial diaspora of Chinese…

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China’s Successes and Struggles in Costa Rica

In July 2025, the U.S. State Department cancelled the visa of Rodrigo Arias, the head of Costa Rica’s legislature. The…

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Ecuador’s Incoming Government Faces Difficult Choices Regarding China

From April 22-25, I had the opportunity to travel to Quito, Ecuador, to address an international forum on China and…

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