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Book SynopsisThis volume examines Colombia's political economy at the outset of the twenty-first century. A group of leading experts explores various issues, such as drug trafficking, organized crime, economic performance, the internal armed conflict, and human rights. The experts highlight the various challenges that Colombia faces today. This volume is a major contribution to the field and provides a current panorama of the Colombia conflict.
Trade ReviewThe well-edited and accessible articles by leading U.S. and Colombian experts collected in this timely volume recognize those [Colombia's] achievements but also maintain a sharp focus on the country’s remaining challenges. . . .Readers of this volume will be ably guided through these topics and others, including Colombian foreign policy and the contributions and sins of U.S. policy and diplomacy in Colombia. * Foreign Affairs *
I can't think of a more star-studded collection of essays analyzing the last fifteen years in Colombian history, politics, security, and economics. Essential must-reads for students, policymakers and any practitioner with an eye toward understanding this complex, challenging and compelling country. A tour-de-force. -- Julia E. Sweig, Senior Research Fellow, LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin
Rosen and Bagley have done a masterful job of collecting superb contributions from top scholars and policy analysts in the Americas. From Canada to Colombia, the editors have selected authors who provide readers with excellent insights on Colombia. This collection provides some of the best discussions of contemporary Colombia during the presidencies of Uribe and Santos. This comprehensive discussion includes analyses of the economy, politics, the security situation, foreign policy, and other critical policy challenges. It is a must read for scholars, students, and those in the policy community. -- Jennifer S. Holmes, University of Texas at Dallas
This is a remarkable volume with contributions by lead researchers on the most important policy issues in Colombia. It provides a broad view of the Colombian conundrum and it will be a required reference for anybody interested in researching or understanding that country. -- Francisco Thoumi, International Narcotics Control Board
Table of ContentsSection 1: The Colombian Economy in Global Context: Economic Potential and Challenges 1. Performance and Challenges of the Colombian Economy José Antonio Ocampo 2. Agriculture, Rural Development and Attempts at Land Reform in Colombia: into the 21st Century Albert Berry Section 2: Colombian Politics and Institutions 3. Corruption in Colombia Fernando Cepeda Ulloa 4. The Relationships Between the Executive and Legislative Branches of Power During the First Term of Álvaro Uribe Velez (2002-2006) Juan Pablo Milanese Subsection: Internal Armed Conflict in Historical Perspective 5. The Colombian Conflict: A Historical Perspective Malcolm Deas 6. Victims of the Colombian Armed Conflict: The Birth of a Political Actor Angelika Rettberg 7. Santos, the FARC, and the Evolution of Peace Negotiations in Colombia Marc Chernick Section 3: Colombian Foreign Policy 8. The Internationalization of Colombia’s Current Peace Process: From Isolation to Containment Sandro Borda and Santiago Gómez 9. The Oscillating Relationship Between Colombia and Venezuela Luz del Soccorro Ramirez 10. Security Cooperation in Bolivia and Colombia in the Twenty-First Century Marten Brienen 11. Narrating Success: Colombian Security Expertise and Foreign Policy Arlene B. Tickner and Mateo Morales Callejas Section Four: Critical Issues 12. Human Rights Abuses in Colombia: From Uribe to Santos Lisa Haugaard 13. The Role of U.S. And The Military in Colombia Adam Isacson 14. Paradigm Shift: Drug Policy from Uribe to Santos? Coletta Younger and Jonathan Rosen
