
Henry Ziemer is an associate fellow with the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he supports the program’s research agenda and coordinates event planning and outreach. He previously served as an intern for the Americas Program. His research interests include transnational organized crime and human rights and security in Central America. Mr. Ziemer holds a BA in global affairs and history from Yale University.
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Brazilian niobium carves out an energy niche
Henry Ziemer in Financial Times — May 15, 2024
We can’t freeze out Antarctica’s national security consequences
Daniel Byman and Henry Ziemer in The Hill — March 26, 2024
Ecuador Agreed to Help Source Arms for Ukraine. Then Russia Rejected Its Bananas.
Henry Ziemer in Wall Street Journal — February 20, 2024
Honduran economic zones in ‘limbo’ after government repeal
Ryan C. Berg and Henry Ziemer in AP News — April 30, 2022
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“Tough on the Weak, Lenient on the Powerful”
Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Rubi Bledsoe — January 9, 2025
After a Surprise Resignation, What Comes Next for Canada?
Critical Questions by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, and Andrea Casique — December 19, 2024
China’s Intelligence Footprint in Cuba: New Evidence and Implications for U.S. Security
Brief by Matthew P. Funaiole, Aidan Powers-Riggs, Brian Hart, Henry Ziemer, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Ryan C. Berg, and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — December 6, 2024

Report Launch: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean
Event — November 19, 2024
Under the Gun: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean
Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, and Azucena Duarte — November 19, 2024
“Under the Gun: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean”: Audio Brief with Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Henry Ziemer
Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Henry Ziemer — November 19, 2024

Latin America: The World's Copper Stronghold
Digital Report by Gracelin Baskaran, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, and Fabio Murgia — November 13, 2024
Why Are Latin American Dictators Seeking Membership in BRICS+?
Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Rubi Bledsoe, and Henry Ziemer — October 28, 2024
Navigating Geopolitics and Security in Latin America's Ports
Event — October 17, 2024