Enriches understanding of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) in South America, discussing its function and impact
Includes case studies that illustrate the difficulties which ALBA projects have faced
Highlights the uncertain future of ALBA

Enriches understanding of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) in South America, discussing its function and impact Includes case studies that illustrate the difficulties which ALBA projects have faced Highlights the uncertain future of ALBA

Autorentext

Asa K. Cusack (Latin America and Caribbean Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK) received his PhD in Latin American and Caribbean political economy from the University of Sheffield, UK, and has held research positions at University College London and the Institute of Latin American Studies.

Inhalt

1. Approaching Venezuela, ALBA, and Postneoliberalism.- 2. Getting to Grips with ALBA's Brand Governance.- 3. The National Roots of ALBA.- 4. The People's Trade Agreement (TCP).- 5. The Unified Regional Compensation System (SUCRE).- 6. Petrocaribe.- 7. Venezuela, ALBA, and the Limits of Postneoliberal Regionalism.