'With contributions from some of Hemisphere's most prominent scholars, this new edition is a fitting encore, covering key contemporary issues such as the emergence of Latin America's "new left," the rise of China's regional influence, the scourge of organized crime, and the growing independence of Latin America from the United States. Every chapter combines a depth of historical context with analysis of the urgent issues of today.' - Professor William M. LeoGrande, School of Public Affairs, American University, USA'Jorge I. Domínguez, and Rafael Fernández de Castro, together with a team of younger scholars throughout the Americas, have once again produced an up to date and incisive set of essays on the changing dynamics of US-Latin America relations in a transformed global context. This timely volume is exceptionally useful for scholars and students alike.' - Abraham F. Lowenthal, Professor Emeritus, University of Southern California and Founding Director, Inter-American Dialogue.