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The CSIS Americas Program and Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department work with the Project on Prosperity and Development, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, and more to analyze the most important foreign policy and national security issues throughout the Western Hemisphere and their impact on the U.S. and its regional partners.

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What Elections Mean for Canada and the Future of North America

CSIS Americas Program Director Ryan C. Berg, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy, and Henry Ziemer evaluate the significance of Canada's upcoming election and how it will reshape relations with the United States.

Critical Questions by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Ryan C. Berg, and Henry Ziemer — March 25, 2025

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Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

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What Elections Mean for Canada and the Future of North America

CSIS Americas Program Director Ryan C. Berg, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy, and Henry Ziemer evaluate the significance of Canada's upcoming election and how it will reshape relations with the United States.

Critical Questions by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Ryan C. Berg, and Henry Ziemer — March 25, 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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The Escalating Attacks on Tesla Facilities

Since January 2025, a series of attacks have targeted Tesla facilities and vehicles across the United States, bringing renewed attention to a long-standing debate among policymakers, scholars, and law enforcement over what qualifies as domestic terrorism.

Critical Questions by Riley McCabe — March 20, 2025

Mexico Matters

Everything is Relative—including Tariffs

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Luis de la Calle, renowned economist, former NAFTA negotiator and the CEO of CMM Asociados. 

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — March 14, 2025

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DeepSeek, Huawei, Export Controls, and the Future of the U.S.-China AI Race

In Gregory C. Allen’s latest report, he examines DeepSeek’s origins, achievements, and geopolitical impact, highlighting its implications for AI and semiconductor export controls. The report explores challenges for policymakers in the evolving U.S.-China tech race.

Report by Gregory C. Allen — March 7, 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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Chinese Ports in Panama Come Under New Management

CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Rubi Bledsoe examine the significant of a recent deal for BlackRock to acquire ports along the Panama Canal.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Rubi Bledsoe — March 6, 2025

What Is the Significance of Venezuela’s Naval Incursion into Guyana?

CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Rubi Bledsoe, Henry Ziemer, and Eitan Casaverde examine Venezuela's recent naval incursions into Guyanese waters.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Rubi Bledsoe, Henry Ziemer, and Eitan Casaverde — March 5, 2025