CSIS Americas Program

Climate change and the reduction in sea ice is opening new shipping routes, and making it easier to tap the #arctic’s natural resource wealth, especially critical minerals. For #Canada, a country where the arctic represents 40 percent of its territory and 75 percent of its coastline, the changing arctic presents new challenges and opportunities. In a new episode of "35 West," Americas Deputy Director Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Vincent Rigby, senior adviser with the CSIS Americas Program. Together, they discuss Canada's current force posture in the arctic and priorities for bolstering Canadian sovereignty there. Listen to their conversation here, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekK2STmu

Join us in Washington, D.C. for the #CultivatingCompetitiveness conference at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This dynamic event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore how the United States, Canada, and Mexico can strengthen their agricultural sector through technological innovation, trade strategies, and global competitiveness. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on: - The future of North American agriculture - Great power competition and its impact on the sector - Transportation and logistics challenges - Cutting-edge agricultural technologies ?? Date: April 10, 2025 ?? Time: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm EDT ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/enS9BJhn?

"Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, would like nothing more than to see a drug-ridden and unstable Mexico increasingly at odds with the United States, given that his goal has been to increase Russia’s sway in the Global South. And China is poised to take advantage of investment opportunities, markets and geopolitical influence in a country that the United States used to view as a close friend." CSIS Americas Program Senior Associate Denise Dresser discusses the historical nature of the U.S.-Mexico relationship and the long-term repercussions of recent tensions in a new #opinion piece in the The New York Times. https://lnkd.in/egpC8tfQ

This #Tuesday, CSIS Americas Senior Associate Andrew Rudman joins the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) to discuss the real world impacts of tariffs on trade and commerce in North America. Join him and a great cohort of experts here: https://lnkd.in/eVM_XzQd

In a new episode of #MexicoMatters, Americas Senior Associate Mariana Campero speaks with Luis De La Calle, renowned economist, former NAFTA negotiator and the CEO of CMM & ASOCIADOS Contadores.?They discuss the future of globalization, the current perceptions on trade, and the potential consequences of tariffs on North American trade. Listen to their conversation here: https://lnkd.in/ejgCEF8c

The CSIS Americas team of experts is seeking two highly motivated interns with an excellent academic record and interest in Western Hemisphere affairs. Apply now or before April 18. Submit your resume and cover letter here: https://lnkd.in/efbFYDDn?

Emerging technologies and agricultural innovation are transforming North America's agricultural sector, offering opportunities for increased efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. Join the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C. this April 10, for the #CultivatingCompetitiveness conference.?Panels will discuss technological innovation, great power competition and the future of North American trade. Registration is limited: https://lnkd.in/enS9BJhn

Do you have a strong academic record with a demonstrated interest in Western Hemisphere affairs? Do you have excellent analytical and writing abilities? The CSIS Americas Program is actively looking for two interns for the summer (starting on May 27, 2025). Submit your application before April 18, 2025. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/efbFYDDn

"Foreign recipients of U.S. assistance view our country favorably," says Senior Associate Andrew Rudman in The Portland Press Herald. In #Uruguay and #Argentina, USAID supported judicial education programs to help strengthen the rule of law in those countries. While not the usual image of poverty reduction or basic health care, USAID’s work in those countries was no less important nor less relevant to our national security. How did USAID's mission help further U.S. interests abroad? Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/em6WUNQg