Latin America

February 5 with Prof. Denise Dresser: Mexico, Venezuela and the U.S. in the Era of Democratic Backsliding and the “Donroe” Doctrine

January 23, 2026

February 5, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM | 223 Philosophy Hall

Denise Dresser is an academic, public intellectual, columnist, and activist. Her work focuses on Mexican democratization, corruption, the construction of citizenship, and political economy issues from a comparative perspective.

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February 10: "Who's Flying This Thing?" Thoughts on U.S. military action in Venezuela, the “Donroe” Doctrine, and U.S. relations with Latin America

January 16, 2026

February 10, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | 223 Philosophy Hall

After a career of federal service as a Marine Corps pilot and American diplomat, and with long experience in journalism and the not-for-profit sector, Ambassador Feeley possesses a unique view on both the tactics and strategic thinking of the Trump Administration. His critical observations stem from principle, experience and a firm belief that national security affairs and American interests should always incorporate technocratic expertise, independent of political leadership.

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