Turbulent and penetrated peripheries: their role in expanding US security interests in Latin America

Authors

  • Roberto Russell
  • Fabián Calle

Keywords:

United States, Latin America, security, turbulent and penetrated peripheries

Abstract

The article analyzes the evolution of United States security interests in Latin America since this century’s beginning, focusing on the role of two drivers we call “turbulent peripheries” and “penetrated peripheries” in their determination. While turbulent periphery dynamics constitute the main driver of Washington’s attention and security interests in the countries closest to its border, penetrated periphery dynamics tend to be a preponderant factor in Southern Cone countries’ inclusion on US security radar.

Author Biographies

Roberto Russell

President of the Vidanta Foundation, Professor of International Relations at the Torcuato Di Tella University in Argentina and Director of the United States Committee of the Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI).

Fabián Calle

Associate Consultant at Sergio Berenzstein, Professor at Universidad Austral, UCEMA and UCA, Director of the Brazil Observatory at UCEMA and Counselor Member of the Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI).

Published

2022-02-09

How to Cite

Russell, R., & Calle, F. (2022). Turbulent and penetrated peripheries: their role in expanding US security interests in Latin America. CEBRI-Revista: Brazilian Journal of International Affairs, (1), 167–189. Retrieved from https://cebri-revista.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/11