1. 1 Themes Continuities and Departures A Major Paradox Neorealism: Soft-Balancing Neoliberal Institutionalism: Mutual Gains Soft Power: Social Power Back to Realism: ALBA’s limited reach The 3 Latin Americas

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4. 2 Syria Libya North Korea Sudan Zimbabwe Belarus Iran “ US: – State Sponsor of Terrorism – Commit Genocide / Brutalize Populations – Nuclear Dangers Pag. 4

5. 2 Syria Libya North Korea Sudan Zimbabwe Belarus Iran “ US: – State Sponsor of Terrorism – Commit Genocide / Brutalize Populations – Nuclear Dangers Venezuela: – Strategic Allies – Friendship – Liberators – Victims of Fascist Assaults – Profound Sense of Solidarity Pag. 5

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8. Pag. 8 US$697 Billion US$25,000 per capita

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10. 19 Elections Since 2008 10

11. No Chavista Winner 11

12. Pro Closed Session 1. Antigua and Barbuda 2. Argentina 3. Bahamas 4. Belize 5. Bolivia 6. Brazil 7. Dominica 8. Dominican Republic 9. Ecuador 10. El Salvador 11. Grenada 12. Guyana 13. Haiti 14. Jamaica 15. Nicaragua 16. St Kitts and Nevis 17. St Lucia 18. Suriname 19. Trinidad and Tobago 20. Uruguay 21. Venezuela Pro Open Session 1. Canada 2. Chile 3. Colombia 4. Costa Rica 5. Guatemala 6. Honduras 7. Mexico 8. Panama 9. Paraguay 10. Peru 11. United States 12

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15. Imports from LAC excluding Colombia: from 12 to 27% 15 Source: Bank of America/Merrill Lynch (2013).

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25. 25 Themes Continuities and Departures A Major Paradox Neorealism: Soft-Balancing Neoliberal Institutionalism: Mutual Gains Soft Power: Social Power Back to Realism: ALBA’s limited reach Constructivism: Road to Damascus The 3 Latin Americas

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30. 8 Countries: ALBA 1.Venezuela 2.Cuba 3.Nicaragua 4.Bolivia 5.Ecuador 6.Antigua and Barbuda 7.St. Vincent and the Grenadines 8.Dominica 30

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33. Rising demand for Partnerships with the United States 33

34. Trans-Pacific Partnership Members 1. Australia 2. Brunei 3. Canada 4. Chile 5. Colombia 6. Japan 7. Malaysia 8. Mexico 9. New Zealand 10. Peru 11. Singapore 12. South Korea 13. United States 14. Vietnam Expressed Interest 1. Costa Rica 2. Panama 34

35. 35 http://qz.com/130928/how-republicans-in-washington-are-helping-china-wield-more-influence-in-southeast-asia/