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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207 episodes
Updated July 23

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May 4, 2023 · 23 min
Much Ado About Non-Alignment
Rising geopolitical tensions between the United States, Russia, and China, have prompted some to argue the world is heading towards a polarized and fragmented future, with some countries split into opposing camps between democracies and autocracies and others not wanting to choose sides.
Apr 20, 2023 · 30 min
Latin America’s Emergency Contact
Latin American and Caribbean countries face mounting risks from natural disasters, with the region ranking as one of the most climate vulnerable areas in the world. With climate change likely to exacerbate these challenges, developing effective strategies for delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), is of critical importance in the Western Hemisphere.
Apr 6, 2023 · 22 min
Best of 35 West: Taking Stock of International Criminal Court's Investigation into the Maduro Regime
In this "Best of 35 West" episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with José Ignacio Hernández to discuss the likely outcomes of the investigation and progress made so far.
Mar 23, 2023 · 26 min
Taking Exception to States of Exception
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Steven Dudley to they unpack the nature of El Salvador's state of exception, what differentiates it from past hardline policies, and the threat this "Plan Bukele" poses to El Salvador and to democracies throughout the region.
Mar 10, 2023 · 15 min
One Year Later, Latin America Continues to Hedge its Bets on Ukraine
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy sit down to unpack a recent CSIS Americas commentary on Latin America's response to the war in Ukraine and reflect on developments in the hemisphere at about the one-year mark of the conflict.
Feb 23, 2023 · 20 min
Energizing a Semiconductor Boom in the Americas
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Jackie Sturm to discuss rebalancing semiconductor supply chains, and opportunities for the Western Hemisphere, especially in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Brazil.
Feb 9, 2023 · 16 min
Turning Up the Heat on Geothermal Energy in Latin America
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Ximena Guardia Muguruza to discuss the landscape of geothermal energy projects in Latin America, with a close focus on Peru, where the industry remains in its very early stages.
Jan 26, 2023 · 31 min
Best of 35 West: Logros y Limitaciones en el Sector Digital en México / Achievements and Limitations in Mexico's Digital Sector
In this special Spanish-Language episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Valeria Moy, Director General of the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness, one of the most well-known think tanks in Mexico.
Jan 12, 2023 · 25 min
The Future of Hydrogen Development in the Western Hemisphere
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Sunita Satyapal to unpack the uses and role of hydrogen, the state of play in the Western Hemisphere, and some of the actions the United States is taking to promote further hydrogen development.
Nov 3, 2022 · 25 min
Politics and the Private Sector: How the Latin American Business Community Confronts Today’s Challenges
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzón to discuss the importance of the private sector for Latin America's post-pandemic recovery and economic future.
Oct 20, 2022 · 34 min
Defending Media Integrity in the Americas
Ryan C. Berg sits down with Ambassador John Feeley to discuss the Center for Media Integrity of the Americas' emergent role and efforts to uplift journalistic integrity amid a shifting media landscape.
Oct 6, 2022 · 28 min
O Primeiro Turno das Eleições Brasileiras Traz Questões Complexas / No Easy Answers in Brazil’s First Round Presidential Election
Ryan C. Berg conversará com Thiago de Aragão. Juntos, eles analisam os resultados da eleição. / Ryan C. Berg sits down with Thiago de Aragão. Together, they unpack the election results
Sep 22, 2022 · 19 min
Constitutions, Complications, and Next Steps in Chile
On September 4, Chileans took to the polls for a constitutional referendum that saw a highly progressive draft constitution overwhelmingly rejected. In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Patricio Navia, Professor of Liberal Studies at New York University and Professor of Political Science at Universidad Diego Portales in Chile. Together, they unpack why the referendum resulted in a significant win for the "reject" campaign despite high levels of support for a new constitution in general.
Sep 8, 2022 · 29 min
The Terms of Engagement for China in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ryan C. Berg and Pepe Zhang, associate director and fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, break down how China has pursued a closer relationship with Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Aug 25, 2022 · 31 min
Dictatorship in Nicaragua Goes Global
Nicaragua’s descent into authoritarianism has had far-reaching humanitarian, economic, and diplomatic consequences.
Aug 11, 2022 · 32 min
Logros y Limitaciones en el Sector Digital en México / Achievements and Limitations in Mexico's Digital Sector
In this special Spanish-Language episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Valeria Moy, Director General of the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness, one of the most well-known think tanks in Mexico.
Jul 28, 2022 · 28 min
Best of 35 West: Sharpening the Democratic Playbook
In this "best of " episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, the US and the Americas Programme at Chatham House. Together, they outline what the international community can do to push back on rising authoritarianism, and empower democracy defenders.
Jul 8, 2022 · 24 min
The Future of USAID’s Partnership with Colombia
In this episode, Margarita R. Seminario sits down with Peter Natiello, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Jun 23, 2022 · 29 min
The Inter-American Defense Board in a Changing Hemisphere / A Junta Interamericana de Defesa em um Hemisfério em Mudança
In this special Portuguese-language episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Vice-Admiral Alexandre Rabello de Faria, Chairman of the Council of Delegates of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB).
Jun 9, 2022 · 21 min
The Geopolitics of Special Economic Zones in the Americas
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Greg Huger, Executive Director of the HUGE Business and Investment Council. Together, they discuss the factors that make an SEZ successful not just for attracting and promoting private enterprise, but engaging local communities and national governments.