Mark Joyce
Position: Americas Fellow
Mark Joyce is Global Head of Security Assessment for Shell, based in The Hague. He previously worked for the security intelligence consultancy Stirling Assynt and is a former Head of RUSI's Transatlantic Programme. He continues to contribute to the Institute's publications, focusing primarily on Latin American security and political issues.
RUSI articles and analysis by this author
Political tensions escalate with Honduras coup
30 Jun 2009
The military coup taking place in Honduras on 28 June illustrates an enduring climate of political unrest. President Manuel Zelaya’s call for a referendum to allow him to stand for a second term of presidency have caused widespread outrage, resulting in his detention to halt the proceedings. As the coup creates chaos for the country, social tensions are heightened, but there may be some advantages for the Honduran President.
Obama, Bush and US policy in Latin America
7 Nov 2008
The position Barack Obama will inherit in Latin America is stronger than is often claimed. Making real progress in the region, however, will prove difficult for the President-elect.