Tholos Talks | Decoding U.S., China, and Latin America Dynamics
with Margaret Myers | Hosted by Jake E. Jennings
May 12, 2025
Coffee, Trade, and Tech, Episode #3
In episode three of Coffee, Trade, and Tech — the Tholos Talks series that unpacks the defining economic challenges of the 21st century — Margaret Myers, Managing Director for Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF) at The John Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and Basilinna Senior Fellow joins Jake to decode the complex relationships between countries in the Latin America region, the United States, and China. Jake and Margaret discuss China’s “ever evolving” engagement with Latin America, the effectiveness of the Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America, opportunities for constructive U.S. engagement in Latin America, and other key insights from Margaret’s research.
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About Our Guest
Margaret Myers is the Managing Director at Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF) at The John Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), as well as a Basilinna Senior Fellow. She is also a leading expert on China-Latin America relations, international trade, and global economic policy. Margaret is the founder of China and Latin America, a premier platform dedicated to analyzing the evolving dynamics between China and Latin American nations. Previously, Myers served as the director of the Asia & Latin America Program at the Inter-American Dialogue, where she spearheaded research initiatives and policy discussions on China’s role in Latin America. Her expertise...read the full bio here.
About Our Host
Jake E. Jennings is the Chair of the Americas, Trade and Technology practice at Basilinna. He is a seasoned government affairs leader with over three decades of experience with expertise in global trade, supply chain policy, and international markets. His career spans...read the full bio here.
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Tholos Talks, a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward.
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