35 West

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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.

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February 19 · 33 min
Best of 35 West: Derechos Humanos en Cuba / Human Rights in Cuba
In this Best of 35 West episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow with the Americas Program, sits down with Yaxys Cires, Director of Strategy at the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights to discuss the recent United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review of Cuba.
February 12 · 28 min
Why Investment Uncertainty Is Holding Mexico Back
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Denise Dresser to discuss investment uncertainty in Mexico.
January 22 · 37 min
The Future of the Alberta Separatist Movement
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Randy Boissonnault to discuss the history and future of the Alberta Separatism movement in Canada.
January 8 · 46 min
Operation Just Cause and Venezuela
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Ambassador Luigi Einaudi to discuss the overthrow of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega and its implications for U.S. policy towards Venezuela.
Dec 18, 2025 · 20 min
María Corina in Oslo
Ryan C. Berg sits down with Alexandra Winkler to discuss María Corina Machado’s daring journey to claim her Nobel Peace Prize.
Nov 14, 2025 · 29 min
After Bolivia's Elections
Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Eduardo Gamarra to discuss the aftermath of Bolivia's presidential elections.
Oct 30, 2025 · 29 min
From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror
In this episode, Rubi Bledsoe sits down with Aileen Teague to discuss U.S. military operations against drug traffickers.
Oct 16, 2025 · 28 min
Canada-Mexico Ties in an Era of Uncertainty
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Graeme Clark to discuss Canada-Mexico relations.
Oct 2, 2025 · 38 min
China’s Expanding Footprint in Mexico
In this episode Ryan C. Berg sits down with Heidi Jane Smith to discuss China's investments in Mexico.

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