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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 Shannon Yeung.

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

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Canada's Role in the Golden Dome

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Phillippe Lagassé to discuss the potential for closer Canada-U.S. cooperation on North American missile defense.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — June 12, 2025

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Mexico's Semiconductor Moment

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Jesús Silva Elizalde to discuss tthe state of U.S.-Mexico semiconductor cooperation, and Mexico's strategy to further develop its chips industry.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — May 29, 2025

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The Aftermath of Canada’s Elections

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Andrew Potter to discuss the factors that shaped the Canadian election and the challenges confronting Prime Minister Carney, and Canada as a whole.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — May 15, 2025

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A New U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation Paradigm

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Cecilia Farfán-Méndez, Head of the North American Observatory at the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, to discuss the security challenges faced by Mexico and the future of U.S.-Mexico cooperation.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — May 8, 2025

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Canada First or Canada Strong?

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Paul Wells, a veteran journalist and author on Canadian politics and public affairs.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — April 17, 2025

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Ecuador's Elections Head to a Runoff

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Will Freeman, Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Together, they discussed the key challenges Ecuador faces in the security and economic space that have defined the race.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — April 3, 2025

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The End of Arctic Exceptionalism

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Vincent Rigby, senior adviser with the CSIS Americas Program and professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Together, they discuss Canada's current force posture in the arctic and priorities for bolstering Canadian sovereignty there.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Vincent Rigby — March 20, 2025

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Aid Freezes and Security in the Andes

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Elizabeth Dickinson, Senior Analyst for the Andes at Crisis Group. Together, they discuss how the cutoff of U.S. assistance is impacting security and counter-narcotics efforts in Colombia.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — March 6, 2025

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Consistency, Change, and Crisis in Haiti

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Georges Fauriol, Senior Associate with the CSIS Americas Program and fellow with the Caribbean Policy Consortium. Together, they discuss recent political developments with the Haitian provisional government, and the future of the embattled MSS force.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — February 20, 2025

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Ecuador Returns to the Polls

In this episode, Sebastián Hurtado, President and Founder of the Quito-based political risk consultancy Prófitas returns to 35 West to sit down with Ryan C. Berg. Together, they discuss President Noboa's legacy from his abbreviated first term, including the economic and security environment facing Ecuador as the election approaches.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — February 6, 2025

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