Professor Chris Alden and Dr Alvaro Mendez of the LSE International Relations Department’s Global South Unit conducted a series of lectures, workshops and meetings in Peru and Chile in May 2016.

Examining the impact of China’s growing presence within those countries, this multi-varied engagement brought home the impor

tance of local knowledge in understanding emerging global trends.  One of the highlights of their visit to Santiago was a wonderful dinner with IRD alumni that included a lively discussion of the implications of BREXIT for the UK, Europe and Chile.