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Canada May Be the United States’ Best Hope for Minerals Security

CSIS Americas deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Henry Ziemer unpack Canada's key role in strengthening supply chains for rare earth elements.

Commentary by Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Henry Ziemer — June 12, 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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Ecuador's Elections Head to a Runoff

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Will Freeman, Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Together, they discussed the key challenges Ecuador faces in the security and economic space that have defined the race.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — April 3, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Reciprocal Tariff Reactions

In this special crossover episode with CSIS podcast, The Trade Guys, Bill Reinsch and Andrew give their first takes on the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and William Alan Reinsch — April 3, 2025

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Repairing South Africa’s Fractured Relationship with the United States

The relationship between South Africa and the United States is at a low point. It is in South Africa’s best interest to find a pragmatic approach that focuses on rebuilding trust with the United States in order to preserve vital economic and strategic ties.

Commentary by Ryan Cummings — April 2, 2025

A Quarter-Century of Disease Prevention Efforts at Risk

Not only does cutting support for national and global immunization programs threaten the U.S. measles elimination certification, it also limits economic growth, undermines the viability of U.S. trading partners, and imperils the health of children around the world.

Commentary by Katherine E. Bliss — April 2, 2025

Assessing Guatemala as a Nearshoring Destination

CSIS Americas Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy examines the business landscape in Guatemala and how the country can bolster its nearshoring attractiveness.

Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Andrea Casique, and Natalia Hidalgo — April 1, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Brief: What to Expect from Tariffs

In this special episode of The Truth of the Matter, Andrew is joined by CSIS's Philip Luck, director of the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, to discuss the new tariffs set to take effect on April 2 and their impact on Americans and the global economy.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Philip Luck — March 31, 2025

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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