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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New Executive Order Ties U.S. Critical Minerals Security to Global Partnerships

A new executive order makes international cooperation central to U.S. critical minerals security, targeting processed minerals where China dominates. It pairs allied supply agreements with trade tools—and potential price supports—to reduce vulnerabilities.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran — January 15, 2026

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Inside the Mechanics of the 2026 USMCA Review

CSIS Americas Fellow Diego Marroquín Bitar and trade expert Juan Carlos Baker break down the timeline, mechanics, and likely outcomes of the 2026 USMCA review.

Commentary by Diego Marroquín Bitar and Juan Carlos Baker Pineda — October 27, 2025

U.S. Carrier to the Caribbean: A Step Closer to War

Moving a carrier strike group is highly significant. U.S. forces are increasingly well positioned to conduct an air campaign against either the cartels or Venezuela—but don't yet have the combat power for a ground invasion.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — October 24, 2025

Pentagon Announces a New Counternarcotics Task Force in the Caribbean

CSIS Americas Program experts explain the significance of the Department of Defense’s establishment of a new Counternarcotics Task Force and consider how this reflects the Trump administration’s national security priorities.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, Rubi Bledsoe, and Isabel Teran — October 23, 2025

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AI: Leapfrogging into the Future

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Jimena Pardo and Federico Antoni, Managing Partners of Hi Ventures, a Venture Capital fund investing in AI startups in Latin America.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — October 21, 2025

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When Crime Becomes Terror: Rethinking the FTO Designation

CSIS Americas Research Associate Rubi Bledsoe analyzes the recent designations of criminal organizations as FTOs by the Trump administration and discusses key similarities and differences between the groups.

Commentary by Rubi Bledsoe — October 21, 2025

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Canada-Mexico Ties in an Era of Uncertainty

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Graeme Clark to discuss Canada-Mexico relations.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — October 16, 2025

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