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The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.



35 West is produced by Marla Hiller.

Podcast Series by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy

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The International Response to Maduro's Election Fraud

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Thiago de Aragão, a senior associate with CSIS and CEO of Arko Advice, a political risk analysis firm based in Brazil to discuss the international community's response to developments in Venezuela, with a specific focus on Brazil's approach.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Thiago de Aragão — October 3, 2024

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China’s Industrial Transition in Mexico and Central America

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Christine Murray, Mexico and Central America correspondent for the Financial Times to assess current trends in China-Mexico economic relations and how these might evolve under the new administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — August 22, 2024

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Shoring up Port Security in the Americas

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Douglas Farah, President of IBI Consultants. Together, they discuss the growing relevance of ports for criminal organizations to move illicit goods across oceans and national borders, as well as best practices for addressing these challenges. They also delve into China's growing role into the Western Hemisphere's port infrastructure and the potential vulnerabilities this may pose for the region. 

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 8, 2024

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A South-North Perspective on Space Policy

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Laura Delgado López, a Visiting Fellow with the CSIS Americas Program to discuss the evolving and divergent space policies that can be found throughout Latin America

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Laura Delgado López — July 25, 2024

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Tracking Illicit Firearms in Latin America

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Andrei Serbin Pont, Executive Director of the Economic and Social Studies Regional Coordinator (CRIES-LAC).

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — July 11, 2024

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Getting to the Root (Causes) of the Issue

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Michael Camilleri to discuss the origins, importance, and implementation of the U.S. strategy for addressing the root causes of migration in Central America.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — June 27, 2024

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Securing Minerals Supply Chains in the Western Hemisphere

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Dr. Gustavo Lagos Cruz-Coke to unpack the challenges and opportunities facing the mining industry in Latin America and the view from Chile towards China's expansion in this strategic sector.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — June 20, 2024

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The Long Shadow of Violence in Mexico’s Elections

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Chris Dalby to discuss Mexico's evolving criminal landscape, the causes and consequences of electoral violence in Mexico, and what to expect from the new Sheinbaum administration's security policy.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — June 13, 2024

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