In light of the invasion of Ukraine, a panel of expert speakers will discuss the geopolitical implications of Russia's increasing incursions into Latin America and the Caribbean. Moscow's violation of Ukrainian sovereignty raises urgent questions about the nature of Russian activities in the Americas. It puts into questions the compatibility of Russia's presence in the Western Hemisphere and long-standing efforts to build democracy. How does Russia view the Americas? What priorities are Moscow pursuing? And where do relations go from here? Speakers: -- Luis Guillermo Solis, Interim Director, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Florida International University, and former President of Costa Rica -- Douglas Farah, Senior Visiting Fellow, National Defense University, Institute for National Strategic Studies(INSS); President, IBI Consultants -- David Kramer, Managing Director, Global Policy, George W. Bush Institute and Senior Fellow, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Florida International University -- Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (moderator)
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