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Post-Chávez Venezuela: Aftermath and Implications of the April 14 Elections

17 Apr 2013
Video
WOLA's David Smilde spoke on Venezuela's future and the implications of the recent presidential elections. Please click here to view the video of the event.

Time for Statesmanship

16 Apr 2013
Analysis & Commentary
As rhetoric in Venezuela turns heated, WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde calls for statesmanship.

Q & A on Venezuela's Electoral Stalemate

15 Apr 2013
Analysis & Commentary
WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde, moderator of the Venezuela Politics and Human Rights blog and Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Georgia, provides expert answers to most pressing questions following Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela.

Assessing Venezuela’s Electoral Playing Field—Part One

10 Apr 2013
Analysis & Commentary
WOLA Senior Fellow addresses questions about Venezuela's electoral playing field.

Venezuela Approaches Post-Chávez Presidential Elections

Follow WOLA Expert for On-the-Ground Analyses
8 Apr 2013
News
WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde is in Caracas this week monitoring the campaign and Sunday’s elections. Follow the Venezuela Politics and Human Rights blog for more.

Venezuela after Chávez

A conversation with WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde
8 Mar 2013
Publication
On the day that President Hugo Chávez is laid to rest in Caracas, Adam Isacson talks to WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde, who is there, about the future of Venezuela's politics, economy, and foreign policy.

Q&A on Venezuelan Transition

WOLA's David Smilde provides insight into what comes next in post-Chávez Venezuela
6 Mar 2013
News

WOLA Blog: "Venezuelan Politics and Human Rights"

A unique resource for journalists, policymakers, scholars, activists, and others interested in understanding Venezuelan politics and human rights.
5 Mar 2013
Analysis & Commentary
The contributors to the blog, including WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde, provide insights on Venezuela’s politics that go beyond the polarized pro-Chávez/anti-Chávez debate as developments unfold.

Political Transition in Venezuela: Next Steps and the Implications for U.S. Policy

28 Feb 2013
Video
WOLA's David Smilde discusses the evolving political situation in Venezuela at the Wilson Center.

Fight Crime, Respect the Poor: Priorities for a Potential Post-Chavez Venezuela

Analysis in New York Times’ Room for Debate
4 Jan 2013
Analysis & Commentary
The New York Times’ Room for Debate blog posted a series of brief analyses from Venezuela commentators today on what issues may arise in a post-Chávez Venezuela. WOLA director Joy Olson and Senior Fellow David Smilde weighed in, arguing that improving citizen security will be the central concern for many Venezuelans.

Breaking Through the Echo Chamber in Venezuela

16 Oct 2012
Analysis & Commentary
WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde explains the greater significance of Venezuela's skewed polling.

Uncertainty as Venezuelan Elections Approach

Follow WOLA Staff in Venezuela for Insights and Analysis
6 Oct 2012
News
Follow WOLA staff in Venezuela for up-to-date information on Sunday's presidential elections.

Venezuela's Upcoming Elections

A conversation with WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde
19 Sep 2012
Publication
Venezuela's October 7 presidential election is 17 days away. Adam talks to WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde, who edits "Venezuelan Politics and Human Rights" (venezuelablog.tumblr.com), about the "horserace," public opinion and challenges facing President Hugo Chávez and challenger Henrique Capriles.

Summit of the Americas: WOLA Resources

12 Apr 2012
News
WOLA is pleased to provide these resources about the upcoming Summit of the Americas.

The Drug Policy Debate: Putting Everything on the Table

10 Apr 2012
Analysis & Commentary
When the hemisphere’s leaders emerge from their Summit conversations about drug policy, no one should expect them to announce a consensus position. But Cartagena can be the springboard to a sustained, structured, and increasingly specific consideration of a range of promising options.

Summit of the Americas: Walking the Walk on Partnership

5 Apr 2012
Analysis & Commentary
The presidents of the Americas (with some notable exceptions) will gather once again later this month. President Obama will likely again focus on partnership, engagement, and co-responsibility. These are the right ideas, and they can revolutionize our relationship with the hemisphere.

Ahmadinejad in Latin America: What does the Iranian leader’s trip portend?

9 Jan 2012
Analysis & Commentary
This week, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is visiting Latin America, starting this past Sunday in Venezuela and going on to Nicaragua, Cuba, Ecuador, and possibly Guatemala. Why is the trip taking place, and what does it portend? Should U.S. officials be concerned?

WOLA: Promoting Human Rights, Democracy, and Social Justice

22 Dec 2011
Video
As the year winds to a close, we hope you will enjoy this video about how WOLA works with partners in the region to advance human rights in Latin America. If you have not done so, we hope you will consider making a donation to WOLA to support our continued efforts. Your support makes a difference.

Politics and Security in Venezuela

A conversation with David Smilde
15 Aug 2011
Publication
Adam talks with David Smilde of the University of Georgia about the political impact in Venezuela of Hugo Chávez's illness, public security concerns, and Venezuelan foreign policy.

OAS General Assembly to Emphasize Citizen Security Amidst Mounting Crime and Violence

WOLA will be in attendance in San Salvador
3 Jun 2011
News
The upcoming OAS General Assembly, has as its theme “Citizen Security in the Americas,” a key issue given the alarming levels of violence in the region.

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