As the United States and China engage in strategic competition, their approaches to the Western Hemisphere will have lasting consequences. The nature of their interests in Latin America and where these interests are complementary or competitive remain significant questions. Additionally, how countries in the region exercise agency to maximize their interests is a crucial consideration.

On October 4, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings, in partnership with the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs at Florida International University, will convene experts to analyze the economic benefits and potential national security concerns that China brings to Latin America and the Caribbean. They will also explore areas where the United States and China can cooperate and compete in the Western Hemisphere. This public event is part of the Global China series and complements a forthcoming written debate on this topic.

Online viewers can submit questions via email to [email protected] or via Twitter @BrookingsFP using #GlobalChina.