Honduras has found itself caught in an political stalemate since the June 28 overthrow of Manuel Zelaya. Explore a timeline of key dates in a months-long crisis.

Less than two weeks before the Honduran elections, an AS/COA panel explored the aftermath of the June 28 overthrow of Manuel Zelaya, the role of Washington and the international community in the crisis, and the potential for transparency on election day.

A compromise by Senate Democrats in the new health care reform bill would limit access to some new medical plans for undocumented and legal immigrants. Critics say resulting emergency care costs will be passed along to taxpayers and insurance policyholders.

AS/COA co-hosted a panel disucssion on UN climate change conference in Copenhagen; international versus domestic commitments; and the expectations and constraints of U.S., EU, and Asian countries going into the negotiations.

By the end of the month, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will have played host to Israeli, Palestinian, and Iranian leaders as he lifts Brazil’s profile on Middle East policy. But the November 23 visit of Iran’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad raises eyebrows, given global concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.

Between a new natural gas find and an attractive investment climate, prospects are bright for Peru's energy sector.

This working paper explores energy and climate issues in Brazil and elaborates on recommendations regarding biofuels, the country's environmental profile, and prospects for a U.S.-Brazilian energy partnership.