Besides geographical proximity, the United States has long been actively engaged in advancing regional political and economic ties with its North, South, and Central American neighbors, as well as with Caribbean nations. Although the United States has enjoyed strong partnerships across the Americas, geopolitical rivals such as China and Russia have expanded their influence in the region in recent years. CSIS research highlights both inter- and intra-regional issues on the United States’ doorstep.

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Why Ecuador’s Security Crisis Demands Global Action

Drawing on extensive fieldwork, CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe identify key domestic reforms and areas of international cooperation needed to improve Ecuador's internal security.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe — July 1, 2024

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Why Ecuador’s Security Crisis Demands Global Action

An audio version of “Why Ecuador’s Security Crisis Demands Global Action,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe — July 1, 2024

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Secret Signals: Decoding China’s Intelligence Activities in Cuba

In 2023, U.S. officials acknowledged that China operates spy facilities in Cuba, but details have remained scarce. New satellite imagery offers an unprecedented look at four active sites in Cuba most likely to be supporting China’s efforts to spy on the United States.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Aidan Powers-Riggs, Brian Hart, Henry Ziemer, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Ryan C. Berg, and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — July 1, 2024

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Getting to the Root (Causes) of the Issue

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Michael Camilleri to discuss the origins, importance, and implementation of the U.S. strategy for addressing the root causes of migration in Central America.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — June 27, 2024

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The Kremlin’s Caribbean Gambit: A Great Power Competition Spillover?

An audio version of “The Kremlin’s Caribbean Gambit: A Great Power Competition Spillover?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ariel González Levaggi with Vladimir Rouvinski. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ariel González Levaggi and Vladimir Rouvinski — June 25, 2024

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The Kremlin’s Caribbean Gambit: A Great Power Competition Spillover?

Senior Associate Ariel González Levaggi and Vladimir Rouvinski consider how the recent visit of Russian naval assets in Cuba may play in the larger great power competition between the United States and Russia, especially in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Commentary by Ariel González Levaggi and Vladimir Rouvinski — June 24, 2024

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Securing Minerals Supply Chains in the Western Hemisphere

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Dr. Gustavo Lagos Cruz-Coke to unpack the challenges and opportunities facing the mining industry in Latin America and the view from Chile towards China's expansion in this strategic sector.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — June 20, 2024

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The Long Shadow of Violence in Mexico’s Elections

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Chris Dalby to discuss Mexico's evolving criminal landscape, the causes and consequences of electoral violence in Mexico, and what to expect from the new Sheinbaum administration's security policy.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — June 13, 2024

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Claudia Sheinbaum: ¿La mujer más poderosa del mundo?

Una versión en audio de “Claudia Sheinbaum: ¿La mujer más poderosa del mundo?,” un nuevo commentario de Ryan C. Berg y Rubi Bledsoe del CSIS. Este audio fue generado con texto a voz por Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe — June 13, 2024

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