Richard M. Sanders – E-International Relations

Author profile: Richard M. Sanders

Richard M. Sanders is Senior Fellow, Western Hemisphere at the Center for the National Interest. A former member of the Senior Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, he served at embassies throughout Latin America, including two assignments in Colombia.

Opinion – Colombia’s Transitional Justice System Sets Precedent for Accountability

Richard M. Sanders • Oct 15 2025 • Articles

In Colombia, where historically impunity has predominated, a precedent for demanding accountability from perpetrators of gross human rights violations has been established.

Opinion – What Has Trump Got Planned for Venezuela?

Richard M. Sanders • Sep 2 2025 • Articles

While Venezuela may be enmeshed in the narcotics trade, it does not constitute a threat to US national security.

Opinion – Argentina’s Javier Milei Shows his Teeth

Richard M. Sanders • Jul 4 2025 • Articles

How Milei would behave in an environment of greater freedom of action than he now enjoys is an open question.

Please Consider Donating

Before you download your free e-book, please consider donating to support open access publishing.

E-IR is an independent non-profit publisher run by an all volunteer team. Your donations allow us to invest in new open access titles and pay our bandwidth bills to ensure we keep our existing titles free to view. Any amount, in any currency, is appreciated. Many thanks!

Donations are voluntary and not required to download the e-book - your link to download is below.