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Young Professionals: "The Donroe Doctrine: Will Regime Change Lead to Democracy?"

February 24, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (PST)

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Join the Los Angeles World Affairs Council Young Professionals & the UCLA Burkle Center on International Relations on February 24th at 6:30 pm for a discussion on Latin America titled, "The Donroe Doctrine: Will Regime Change Lead to Democracy?". 

This program will explore political change, governance, and regional dynamics in Latin America, with case studies including Venezuela, El Salvador, and most recently Cuba. The discussion will feature USC Professor Dr. Gerardo Munck, an expert on democracy and authoritarianism, and Dr. Margaret Peters, Associate Director of the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations. Together, they will offer informed perspectives on political institutions, migration, and state power across the region. This event provides a valuable opportunity to engage in timely policy discussions and connect with professionals interested in Latin American affairs and global issues.

Appetizers are included in the price of your ticket.

This event will be held indoors and will be held rain or shine.


Speakers: 

Margaret Peters is a Professor and Vice Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at UCLA and a non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She is an expert on comparative migration policy. Her award-winning book, "Trading Barriers: Immigration and the Remaking of Globalization," argues that the increased ability of firms to produce anywhere in the world, combined with growing international competition due to lowered trade barriers, has led to greater limits on immigration, as businesses no longer see a need to support open immigration at home.  She is now working on projects on the decision-making processes of forced migrants, the reintegration of deported migrants in Haiti, and how emigration affects authoritarian leaders. She received her PhD from Stanford University and her BA from the University of Michigan.  

Gerardo L. Munck is Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California (USC). His recent books include Progress in the Social Sciences: Scientific Research and the Quest for Knowledge about Democracy (Cambridge, forthcoming); El pensamiento sociopolítico latinoamericano: Ciencias sociales e intelectuales en tiempos cambiantes (with Martín Tanaka, 2023); Latin American Politics and Society: A Comparative and Historical Analysis (with Juan Pablo Luna; Cambridge, 2022); Critical Junctures and Historical Legacies: Insights and Methods for Comparative Social Science (edited with David Collier; Rowman & Littlefield, 2022); and A Middle-Quality Institutional Trap: Democracy and State Capacity in Latin America (with Sebastián Mazzuca, Cambridge, 2020). He has worked in the field of democracy promotion over the past 20 years. He worked on Democracy in Latin America (2004), a report of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and is currently working with the UNDP on a new report on democracy and development in Latin America.  


Event Recap:

Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosted a Young Professionals event on Latin America, titled, "The Donroe Doctrine: Does Regime Change Lead to Democracy" with Dr. Margaret Peters and Dr. Gerardo Munck on Feburary 24, 2026.

The discussion highlighted the shift from left-leaning to right-leaning governments, with notable exceptions like Colombia. Democratic backsliding in countries like Nicaragua and El Salvador was noted, alongside the Trump administration's focus on migration and drug control. The conversation delved into Venezuela's political instability, the impact of US sanctions on Cuba, and the potential for regime change. The role of China in Latin America, particularly in Panama, was also discussed. The impact of US policies on migration, labor, and economic opportunities in Latin America was emphasized, along with the need for better economic opportunities to reduce gang violence and the role of the diaspora in supporting local civil society.

Many thanks to our great speakers, as well as our dedicated staff and interns, and especially our Young Professionals board members!

Photos from the event can be found here: Young Professionals: "The Donroe Doctrine: Will Regime Change Lead to Democracy?" - Los Angeles World Affairs Council 

Pricing

LAWAC YP Members: $15 

Non-Members: $25

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Name: Krista Seitz
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