Latin America

“Our alliances with the 34 nations in Latin America begin with the personal relationships we build with our partners. To be a viable and sustained partner starts with being a considerate and respectful associate. It is the responsibility of every single U.S. diplomat and military officer to understand the complex history of the Americas and to strive to be a good ambassador of the United States. Pat Paterson’s Almanac of Latin American History can help get you there.”

— Admiral James Stavridis, USN (retired)

Latin America is a region of contrasts. A market for more than 20 percent of all U.S. exports and a region almost entirely governed by democratically elected governments, it also struggles with corruption and political instability, and many of its countries have been rocked by crime and murder—the byproduct of the rampant illegal drug trade. 

Pat has dedicated his career to understanding and working in Latin America, and to fostering strong relationships among partners in both the U.S. and Latin America from a diverse range of governmental, academic, military, and nongovernmental organizations.

Pat's career in the region spans 20 years, including working as an area expert for the U.S. Navy; as a visiting professor at the Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos in Chile; and teaching, speaking, and traveling throughout the region, from the Caribbean to the Andes. As the former Associate Dean at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Studies, Pat continues to research, write, speak, and educate people from all over the world on the continued importance of Latin America. 

Pat's Latin America specializations include:

• Lectures, education, and workshops

• Research and writing

• Geo-political strategy

• Speaking engagements and webinars

• Policy analysis and consultation

For a complete list of Pat's Latin American speaking topics, visit his presentations page. To view his complete CV, click here. And to inquire about Pat's availability, contact him here.