Civil Society

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg argues the Maduro regime is willing to bear the brunt of U.S. sanctions in exchange for preserving its hold on power and contends the United States should reevaluate its sanctions strategy in Venezuela.

Dr. Joseph Asunka, the CEO of Afrobarometer, speaks with Mvemba about the challenges in data collection in Africa as well as the ways Afrobarometer is building data collection methodologies for various contexts in Africa.

Mvemba is joined by Pierre Thiam, a renowned chef, author, and social activist, best known for bringing West African cuisine to the global fine-dining world.

CSIS Americas senior associate Evan Ellis evaluates PRC involvement in the Dominican Republic under the Abinader administration with a particular emphasis on diplomacy, trade, mining, organized crime, and security cooperation.

Mvemba is joined by Liz Fanning, Founder and CEO of CorpsAfrica, to discuss the ideas, challenges, and successes of CorpsAfrica as well as the ways African youth are engaging with the organization.