Overview 

In this briefing, Fiona Clouder will discuss the geopolitics of Latin America, examining the intersections of Trump-era US policies and UK foreign policy. The discussion will explore shifting power dynamics, regional trade realignments, and how global interests – from West to East – are influencing Latin America's political and economic landscape. 

Emerging zones of interests, including the Panama Canal, Antarctica, and the Caribbean region, and how Western nations are positioning themselves in these growing areas of influence will also be discussed. Particular attention will be given to UK security and trade ambitions post-Brexit and their implications for bilateral and multilateral economic ties in the region.

The briefing will be chaired by Dr Carlos Solar, Senior Research Fellow, Latin American Security, RUSI. 

Speaker Biography 

Fiona Clouder has wide experience of Latin America, both as a former senior diplomat and now through her work in the private sector. She was the UK’s Ambassador to Chile from 2014 to 2018; and then Regional Ambassador, Latin America and Caribbean, COP26, from 2020 to 2022, driving diplomatic engagement at the top of governments and business for a Net Zero world. 

Joining Instructions and Attribution 

This is an in-person only event for Major Organisation level members and above, taking place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. 

The event is 'off the record'. 

Tea, coffee and pastries will be available from 08:00 BST. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected]. 

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