Americas Program

The program was established with the clear, forward-looking mission to elevate the discussion on the Western Hemisphere to a strategic level.

The program informs and produces insightful analysis and recommendations for partners in the United States and the region. 

The Americas Program focuses on six thematic priorities:

1. Regional security, particularly in the Northern Triangle, Mexico, and the impact of the Venezuelan crisis on the region;
2. The erosion of democratic practices and institutions;  
3. Inequality and social inclusion in the Americas;
4. The emergence of significant regional powers, such as Brazil, in an increasingly multipolar world;
5. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trade and development in the region; and
6. The long-term impact of more frequent contestation and great-power rivalry in the Americas

The CSIS Americas Program also houses the Argentina-U.S. Strategic Forum and the Future of Venezuela Initiative.

Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events below.