
The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 190 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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The United States has dramatically escalated its use of force against drug trafficking organizations in the Western Hemisphere, many of whom have also been designated as terrorist entities by the Trump administration. At a basic level, this signals a... more
Canada and Mexico are not only the United States’ top trading partners – they are also indispensable players in North American supply chains, but have historically, approached Washington separately, preferring bilateral negotiations. Yet, as trade te... more
China’s presence in Mexico has grown dramatically over the past two decades. While Chinese investment across Latin America has been commodity-driven, in Mexico the story is different. Chinese firms are embedding themselves in manufacturing supply cha... more
For decades, educational exchanges have served as a cornerstone of U.S. soft power, aimed at promoting goodwill, cross-cultural understanding, and enduring regional partnerships with Latin America and the Caribbean. Each year, more than 80,000 studen... more
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The show has improved substantially since around the time that Mr. Hernandez-Roy had appeared. Topics are relevant and the show is now critical listening. Canada is now covered, which I appreciate in this space. There are now far fewer esoteric topics or book reviews. Please don’t change the direction; you’ve finally nailed it. Credit where credit is due.
Update: The episode on semi conductors was literally nothing but sponsored content from Intel. I understand fundraising, but asking the listener to sit through a 20 minute commercial that never even discusses the region is just stealing the listeners’ time. Try Americas 360 from the Wilson Center, if you’re interested in the region. Earlier: This show would benefit enormously from a cohost, a news from around the region segment like the Radio Southeast Asia formula, the Babel discussion after th... more
This show would benefit enormously from a news from around the region segment like the Radio Southeast Asia formula, the Babel formula, or some other idea that would serve as a unifying theme. The show is academic, but unfortunately it’s just too dry. I especially feel like the show is disconnected from the listener in that it seems to pick up occasionally without contributing to an over all picture of the region that the listener can follow and become invested in. This problem is exacerbated by... more
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Content focuses on the intricate political, economic, and social dynamics within the Western Hemisphere, particularly relating to U.S. engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean. Episodes explore various themes, such as U.S.-Latin American relations, geopolitical challenges, organized crime, human rights, and social issues impacting the region. With a diverse array of expert guests from academia, government, and think tanks, it provides nuanced discussions on current events and historical contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the Americas.
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