Australia and Latin America : Challenges and Opportunities in the New Millennium

Abstract

This is a good time to reflect on opportunities and challenges for Australia in Latin America. Impressive economic growth and opportunities for trade and investment have made Latin America a dynamic area for Australia and the Asia Pacific region. A growing Latin American population, Australia? attractiveness to Latin American students, a fascination with the cultural vibrancy of the Americas and an awareness of Latin America? increasingly independent stance in politics and economic diplomacy, have all contributed to raising the region? profile. This collection of essays provides the first substantial introduction to Australia? evolving engagement with Latin America, identifying current trends and opportunities, and making suggestions about how relationships in trade, investment, foreign aid, education, culture and the media could be strengthened.