CSIS PRESENTS
Past Event

The U.S.-Mexico Border: The Way Forward

Monday, February 27, 2017 8:30 am - 11:00 am
CSIS Headquarters
Please join the CSIS Americas Program for a two-part panel discussion examining the way forward for the United States and Mexico on managing our shared land border.  Given the high-profile political moment, our expert panelists will take a step back to reflect on the US-Mexico border’s dual function as a security instrument and also as an entry and exit valve for the massive two-way flows of people and goods in our commercial relationship.  How do we improve security at the same time as managing the nearly US$ 1 billion in trade crosses our land border every day?  What are the current challenges? What is working well at the border and can be replicated in other locations?  What approach would allow the two countries to achieve real results?  Please join us as our expert panelists deep dive into border dynamics and the way forward for the United States and Mexico.  

*Additional Speakers to be confirmed 

Panel One Discussion: Understanding the Border Today: The Bilateral Relationship Security and Commercial Priorities
featuring: Pamela Starr, Jose M. García, Michael Huston

Panel Two Discussion: Border Infrastructure: How it Works and Future Models 
featuring: Juan Carlos Villa, Andrew I. Rudman, Matthew Rooney

Please note, should you be attending the virtual webcast, you do not need to RSVP.
Featuring
Jose M. García
Representative, Mexico's Ministry of Finance, Tax and Customs Administration, Embassy of Mexico
Andrew I. Rudman
Managing Director, Manattjones Global Strategies, On behalf of San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Pamela Starr
Director, U.S.-Mexico Network, University of Southern California (USC); Senior Associate, Americas Program, CSIS
Juan Carlos Villa
Regional Manager for Latin America, Texas A&M Transportation Institute; Senior Associate, Americas Program, CSIS
Matthew Rooney
Director, Economic Growth, Head of the North American Competitiveness Initiative, George W. Bush Presidential Center
Michael Huston
Principal Director, Americas Office of Policy, Department of Homeland Security
Kimberly Breier
CSIS Experts
Juan Carlos Villa
Senior Associate (Non-resident), Americas Program, U.S.-Mexico Futures Initiative
Downloads
Villa's Presentation
Media Queries
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Chief Communications Officer
Tel: 202.775.3242

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Communications Associate and Program Coordinator
Tel: 202.775.3211
Related
Americas, Americas Program, Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, Dealing with the Causes: Mexico's Economic Policy and Migration, Defense and Security, Economics, North America, Trade and International Business, U.S. and Latin America, U.S.-Mexico Futures Initiative

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