1. The economic and commercial background
2. Asian presence in the territory : FDIs, ODA and aid
3. Asian communities in Latin America
4. The Central American conundrum : cheque-book diplomacy and the isthmus of peace
5. Trade for growth in the Pacific Rim
6. Strategic materials and energy abundance : a mixed blessing
7. Newcomers in the Southern Cone
8. Looking ahead : challenges and reverse immigration.