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Competing for the Future of Cloud Computing in Latin America

Cloud computing is an important driver of economic prosperity and national security. This report makes the case that building trustworthy cloud computing should be an economic development and foreign policy priority for democratic nations, focusing on Latin America.

Report by Bill Whyman — June 7, 2023

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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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Competing for the Future of Cloud Computing in Latin America

Cloud computing is an important driver of economic prosperity and national security. This report makes the case that building trustworthy cloud computing should be an economic development and foreign policy priority for democratic nations, focusing on Latin America.

Report by Bill Whyman — June 7, 2023

Can North America Become a Semiconductor Powerhouse?

The CSIS Americas Program delves into opportunities and challenges for the semiconductor industry across North America.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg , Christopher Hernandez-Roy , Juliana Rubio , Rubi Bledsoe , and Henry Ziemer — May 23, 2023

Canadian Membership in AUKUS: A Time for Action

CSIS Americas deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Senior Adviser Vincent Rigby, and Henry Ziemer make the case for Canadian membership in AUKUS, as an alliance that goes far beyond submarines.

Commentary by Christopher Hernandez-Roy , Vincent Rigby , and Henry Ziemer — May 9, 2023

Forgotten Frontlines: Aruba, Curaçao, and the Venezuelan Displacement Crisis

Aruba and Curaçao are home to the most displaced Venezuelans relative to population size. Recent negotiations on the reopening of borders between the islands and their neighbor are an important opportunity to rethink challenges still facing displaced Venezuelans.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke and Ángeles Zúñiga — May 3, 2023

At the 90-Day Mark of PDVSA’s Coronel Tellechea

CSIS senior associate Antonio de la Cruz takes stock of the first 90 days of Colonel Pedro Rafael Tellechea, the newly appointed head of Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA.

Commentary by Antonio De La Cruz — April 27, 2023

Are Petro and Biden Syncing? Key Takeaways from the Bilateral Meeting

The CSIS Americas Program unpacks the recent meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Gustavo Petro, and the key issues that impact the U.S.-Colombia relationship.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg , Christopher Hernandez-Roy , Juliana Rubio , Rubi Bledsoe , and Henry Ziemer — April 26, 2023