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Perspectives 27 Jan 2017

Some of the Many Reasons Why the United States Should Keep Supporting Colombia’s Peace Accord

The Trump administration’s likely secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, has declared an intention “to review the details of Colombia’s recent…

by Adam Isacson

ColombiaPeace & Security

Perspectives 18 Aug 2016

Explaining Colombia’s Peace Plebiscite

Throughout the nearly four years of Colombia’s negotiations with the FARC guerrillas, President Juan Manuel Santos has promised to submit a final peace accord…

by Adam Isacson

ColombiaPeace & Security

Podcast 24 Mar 2016

How a Ceasefire in Colombia Can Work

by Adam Isacson

Even if Glyphosate Were Safe, Fumigation in Colombia Would Be a Bad Policy. Here’s Why.

ColombiaDrug Policy

Features 29 Apr 2015

Even if Glyphosate Were Safe, Fumigation in Colombia Would Be a Bad Policy. Here’s Why.

On April 27, Colombia’s Health Ministry called on the government to end aerial spraying of coca crops over concerns that it could cause cancer. But even if it was safe, spraying is an absolutely ineffective policy.

by Adam Isacson

Ending 50 Years of Conflict in Colombia: A New Report from WOLA

ColombiaPeace & Security

Research 14 Apr 2014

Ending 50 Years of Conflict in Colombia: A New Report from WOLA

As the likelihood of an accord increases, the United States–which provided billions for Colombia’s war effort–must prepare to help consolidate peace.

by Adam Isacson

WOLA Experts Visited Chocó, Colombia: Blogs from the Field

ColombiaDrug Policy

Perspectives 19 Mar 2014

WOLA Experts Visited Chocó, Colombia: Blogs from the Field

WOLA Senior Associate Adam Isacson’s posts and photos from the road during a March 2014 trip to Chocó, in northwestern Colombia. Topics include the conflict’s impact on Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities, forced displacement, illegal mining, U.S. policy – and the need to defend and work with the region’s vibrant civil society.

by Adam Isacson

Latin America’s Dangerous Shift to Aerial Shootdown Policies in War on Drugs

Brazil, Colombia, Dominican RepublicDrug Policy

Perspectives 4 Feb 2014

Latin America’s Dangerous Shift to Aerial Shootdown Policies in War on Drugs

As aerial shootdown policies spread throughout Latin America, it is unclear whether they are being implemented with the safeguards necessary to avoid future tragedies.

by Adam Isacson