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AbstractColombia's constitution recognizes territorial autonomy as an inalienable right of its indigenous peoples, much like other countries across Latin America. Yet, for indigenous people exercising those rights, Colombia is the most dangerous country in the world. Why do states grant extensive rights to indigenous peoples and then fail to uphold them? This article approaches that question through an analysis of decentralization amid Colombia's armed conflict. It examines how crises that prompted a decentralization of governance during the conflict created political opportunities for indigenous rights in Colombia. Subsequent shifts in the conflict, however, including competition for control of extractive industries, put indigenous autonomy at odds with all the conflicting parties' interests. To resolve these challenges, the article suggests that the politics of climate change has created new political opportunities for indigenous autonomy throughout Latin America. It calls for investing in indigenous self‐governance to both protect the environment and secure peace.

Explores the consequences of a unified Korea & US foreign policy preparation for the implications of the postunification environment. US strategic interests in the area are argued to be similar to current interests, including regional stability & alleviation of military rivalries. Postunification interests for Korea are speculated to be establishment of a democratic government & capitalist economy & maintenance of geopolitical stability by accepting a US military presence & not producing nuclear weapons. Challenges to regional security & US interests are identified. Specific elements of a postunification strategy are detailed, including policy initiatives recommended for immediate implementation. L. Collins

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