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:

  1. The authoritarian regimes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba as well as democratic backsliding in other countries as a driver of regional instability.
  2. Economic development, strengthening supply chains, forging closer trade linkages between the United States and the region, and nearshoring critical industries.
  3. The long-term impact of China’s rise, the continued relevance of Russia and other extra-hemispheric powers, in a region shaped by strategic rivalry.
  4. Security, especially transnational criminal organizations and illicit economies, particularly in Mexico, the Northern Triangle, and Colombia.
  5. Governance challenges and their effects, including weak rule of law, endemic corruption, migration, inequality, and human rights violations.
  6. Civil-military relations and defense cooperation.

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Political Prisoners and the Future of Nicaragua

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Mexico Matters

A Mexico Moment— if you Can Keep it!

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Alejandra Palacios and Luis Gutierrez to discuss why Mexico’s manufacturing sector is receiving record numbers of FDI, in what specific sectors could Mexico increase its share in U.S. manufacturing imports, and what is needed for industrial park supply to catch up with increased demand. 

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — February 23, 2023

CSIS Mexico Matters
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Energizing a Semiconductor Boom in the Americas

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Jackie Sturm to discuss rebalancing semiconductor supply chains, and opportunities for the Western Hemisphere, especially in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Brazil. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — February 23, 2023

CSIS 35 West

Turning up the Heat on Geothermal Energy in Latin America

This event will identify the challenges and opportunities faced by El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Peru in harnessing geothermal energy within their territories

Event by Ryan C. Berg , Katsura Miyazaki , Mynor José Gil Arevalo , Manabu Sugioka , and Vicentina Cruz — February 21, 2023

A Good Week for Authoritarians in the Americas

CSIS Americas deputy director Christopher Hernandez-Roy unpacks advances made by authoritarian countries in the past week and the need for a firm response.

Commentary by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — February 10, 2023

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Turning Up the Heat on Geothermal Energy in Latin America

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Ximena Guardia Muguruza to discuss the landscape of geothermal energy projects in Latin America, with a close focus on Peru, where the industry remains in its very early stages. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — February 9, 2023

CSIS 35 West