Part 2 of Brian's conversation with Fulton Armstrong explores the global geopolitical perspective of Latin American nations. Fulton discusses the impact of Chinese influence in the region and the perception that the United States has stepped back from regional leadership. The conversation also touches on the internal political situation in Venezuela and the role of neighboring countries in finding a long-term solution. The discussion includes a segment on how Latin American nations think about the concept of "The Global South" and the changing dynamics in the global political, security, economic and cultural alliances. Brian and Fulton also discuss Latin American political leaders' public views on various geopolitical hot topics from climate change to the Russia/Ukraine war to Middle East conflict zones.

Fulton is currently a senior fellow at American University’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies. He followed Latin American affairs for almost 30 years in a number of U.S. government positions. He also worked and studied in Europe, Asia and Latin America for numerous years. From 2008-2011, he served as a senior professional staff member responsible for Latin America on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Prior to this, Armstrong served at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana and subsequently as senior analyst at the CIA. He served two terms as the director for Inter-American Affairs at the National Security Council (1995-97 and 1998-99), between which he was deputy NIO for Latin America.

To learn more about Fulton:

• American University bio: https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/fultona.cfm
• Syracuse University bio: https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/directory/fulton-armstrong

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