Articles by Joel D. Hirst

Joel D. Hirst is an International Affairs Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington DC. He tweets at @joelhirst

'The consolidation of ALBA': Constitutional, representative democracy in decline in Latin America

Daniel Ortega's likely re-election is unconstitutional and shrouded in controversy; a victory for Hugo Chavez and ALBA, but a concern for democracy
by Joel D. Hirst - 11 November 2011
Evo Morales' indigenous problem

It remains to be seen if the President’s not unsubstantial political skill will help him manoeuvre out of yet another tight spot, or if he will be joining the ranks of so many other Bolivian presidents in exile.
by Joel D. Hirst - 6 October 2011
Venezuelan Opposition’s Increasing Unity spells problems for Chavez

The strength of Venezuela's opposition is increasing through greater unity ahead of the battle to remove Chavez in 2012.
by Joel D. Hirst - 6 August 2011

'The consolidation of ALBA': Constitutional, representative democracy in decline in Latin America

Evo Morales' indigenous problem