Americas Program
A leading source of ideas defining the future of national security, analyzing geopolitical trends, and addressing key political, economic, and social challenges facing the region
The Program was established with the clear, forward-looking mission to elevate the policy discussion on the Western Hemisphere. The program aims to influence through timely, practical, and insightful analysis and policy recommendations for partners in the United States and the region.
The Americas Program focuses on six thematic priorities:
- Regional security, particularly in Mexico, the Northern Triangle, Colombia, and the impact of the Venezuelan crisis on the region.
- The long-term impact of China’s rise and great-power rivalry in the Americas.
- Democratic backsliding and the rise of autocracies.
- The resurgence of transnational criminal organizations, growing illicit economies, and the existence of criminal regimes.
- Weak rule of law, endemic corruption, and human rights violations.
- The emergence of significant regional powers, such as Brazil, in an increasingly multipolar world.
Contact Information
- Henry Ziemer
- Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Americas Program
- 202.775.3244
- HZiemer@csis.org
Featured Analysis

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Colombia’s Security Challenges, the Government Response, and the Future of U.S.-Colombia Relations
CSIS Americas Senior Associate Evan Ellis evaluates the changing security environment in Colombia and future of U.S.-Colombia relations.
Report by Evan Ellis — February 2, 2023
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Mining, Climate Risks, and the Western Hemisphere
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Haiti Policy: Stumbling toward 2023
Commentary by Georges A. Fauriol — January 13, 2023

The Future of Hydrogen Development in the Western Hemisphere
Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — January 12, 2023

The Interim Government of Venezuela Was Dissolved by Its Own Promoters
Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — January 12, 2023

Brazil’s January 8
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Ryan C. Berg — January 11, 2023

Telecommunications Reform 2.0: How to Strengthen Mexico's ICT Sector beyond 2025
Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Andrew Sady-Kennedy — January 9, 2023

Catching the Nearshoring Wave—by Accident
Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — December 16, 2022

Hydrogen Development in Latin America
Congressional Testimony by Ryan C. Berg and Juliana Rubio — December 16, 2022

Defending Transparency and Advancing Anticorruption in the Western Hemisphere
Event by Ryan C. Berg , Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) , Charisse Phillips , Marco Antonio Rueda Soto , Annette Planells , Dorothy Bradley , and Juan Francisco Sandoval Alfaro — December 12, 2022

Combating Chinese Dual-Use Infrastructure: Bringing In the Private Sector
Commentary by Ryan C. Berg — December 9, 2022

Hydrogen Development in Latin America: Varying Scenarios for Chile and Paraguay
Event by Daniel F. Runde , Gustavo Cazal Bogarín , Manabu Sugioka , Juan Carlos Jobet , and Dr. Michel Osvaldo Galeano Espínola — December 9, 2022
