Henry Ziemer

Fellow, Americas Program
Henry Ziemer

Henry Ziemer is a fellow with the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. His research focuses on geopolitical competition, organized crime, and emerging technologies in the Americas. He has led investigations into China’s use of ports as levers of geopolitical influence, the use of drones by organized crime, and U.S. defense priorities in the Western Hemisphere. He has testified before the U.S.-China Economic Security and Review Commission and his writing and analysis have been featured in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the Financial Times, and War on the Rocks. Before joining CSIS, he worked as a United States researcher at the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED). Mr. Ziemer holds a BA in global affairs and history from Yale University.

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Unpacking Peru's First-Round Elections

Henry Ziemer sits down with Mitra Taj to discuss the results of Peru's first-round elections.

Podcast Episode by Henry Ziemer — May 14, 2026

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Preparing for the Consequences of Collapse in Cuba

An audio version of “⁠Preparing for the Consequences of Collapse in Cuba⁠,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Katherine E. Bliss, Andrew Friedman, David Michel, Zane Swanson, and Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by CSIS Scholars — April 9, 2026

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Preparing for the Consequences of Collapse in Cuba

CSIS experts explore the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Cuba, and lay out recommendations for the United States and international community to address growing need on the island. 

Critical Questions by CSIS Scholars — April 9, 2026

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Fortifying the Guatemala-Taiwan Partnership for Development

An audio version of “⁠Fortifying the Guatemala-Taiwan Partnership for Development⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Henry Ziemer — March 31, 2026

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Criminal Kingpin “El Mencho” Is Dead, What Comes Next?

An audio version of "Criminal Kingpin “⁠El Mencho” Is Dead, What Comes Next?⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg — February 26, 2026

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