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CSIS analyzes 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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This Time, Try Supporting Honduran Democracy

CSIS Americas senior adviser Mark L. Schneider and Aaron Schneider evaluate critiques of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras and argue the country should move away from the zones as a potential model for economic growth.

Commentary by Mark L. Schneider and Aaron Schneider — January 26, 2023

The Indispensable Industry: Mining’s Role in the Energy Transition and the Americas

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Henry Ziemer — January 24, 2023

CCP Inc. in Argentina: China’s International Space Industry Engagement

Report by Samantha Lu , Briana Boland , and Lily McElwee — January 24, 2023

U.S.-UK Trade Agreement: Now Is the Time

Report by Meredith Broadbent — January 23, 2023

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Mining, Climate Risks, and the Western Hemisphere

Hosted by Americas Program

January 25, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EST

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Book Talk: Growth for Good

Hosted by Scholl Chair in International Business

January 18, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EST

Video On Demand

Operating in a Hostile Media Environment in Venezuela

Hosted by Americas Program

January 13, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EST

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Defending Transparency and Advancing Anticorruption in the Western Hemisphere

December 12, 2022 • 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST

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Innovating and Expanding Access to Finance for Small-Scale Agriculture

December 8, 2022 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST

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Improving Export Controls Enforcement Using Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

December 6, 2022 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

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2022 Washington Humanitarian Forum: Closing the Gap

November 9, 2022 • 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST

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2022 Global Development Forum

October 13, 2022 • 8:00 am – 1:30 pm EDT

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

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Mapping the Escalation Ladder against the Ortega-Murillo Regime in Nicaragua

CSIS Americas Program experts consider potential responses to the Ortega-Murillo regime's repression in Nicaragua and outline five levels of pressure that can be brought to bear.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde , Ryan C. Berg , Sofia Williamson-Garcia , and Sophia Skaff — October 3, 2022

Covid-19 and Digital Payments: How the Pandemic Changed G2P Payments Globally

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and the adoption of digital payments around the world. Digitization of government-to-persons (G2P) payments can increase economic efficiency and enhance financial inclusion, positively impacting underserved populations.

Event by Romina Bandura , Daniel F. Runde , Dr. Ruth Goodwin-Groen , Dr. Leora Klapper , and Mary Ellen Iskenderian — September 30, 2022

The Trade Guys

A Neverending Washington Soap Opera

On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys discuss the economic situation in the UK and how it affects trade, a possible outbound investment review mechanism, and enforcement of the MC12 fisheries deal.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch and Scott Miller — September 30, 2022

AIDS’ Existential Moment

Live from AIDS 2022 in Montreal – IAVI’s Mark Feinberg: Innovations in Prevention and Novel Partnerships Are Needed to Sustain the HIV Response

Jeff Sturchio speaks with Dr. Mark Feinberg, president and CEO of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI).

Podcast Episode by Jeffrey Sturchio — September 30, 2022

Pandemic Planet

Live from AIDS 2022 in Montreal – IAVI’s Mark Feinberg: Innovations in Prevention and Novel Partnerships Are Needed to Sustain the HIV Response

Jeff Sturchio speaks with Dr. Mark Feinberg, president and CEO of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI).

Podcast Episode by Jeffrey Sturchio — September 30, 2022

Into Africa

H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia

Mvemba is joined by His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 29, 2022

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

The Road Ahead for Nicaragua with Ambassador John Feeley

Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador John Feeley, former U.S. ambassador to Panama to discuss Nicaragua

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — September 28, 2022

Revisiting Counter-Narcotics Policy in the Western Hemisphere

CSIS senior vice president Daniel F. Runde analyzes the current challenges posed by illicit narcotics and argues for a renewed commitment to countering these substances.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde — September 27, 2022

The Importance of Democracy Promotion to Great Power Competition in Latin America and the Caribbean

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg argues that the United States should view democracy as an integral part of its strategy to compete with China in Latin America.

Report by Ryan C. Berg — September 26, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Business Leaders and International Affairs: A Conversation with Ambassador Silverberg

Ambassador Kristen Silverberg, President and COO of the Business Roundtable and former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, explored the many roles – formal and informal – business leaders play in international affairs.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — September 26, 2022

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