35 West

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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Sin mujeres, no hay democracia / No Democracy w...
En este episodio especial en español, Juliana Rubio se sienta a conversar con Tamara Dávila, Tamara Dávila, psicóloga, feminista y activista política, y también una de las 222 presas políticas que fueron enviadas a los Estados Unidos el 9 febrero de este año. / In this special Spanish-Language episode, Juliana Rubio sits down with Tamara Dávila, psychologist, feminist, and political activist, and one of the 222 political prisoners sent to the United States on February 9 of this year.
40 min
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El rumbo democrático: Ecuador's First-Round Pre...
In this special episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Sebastián Hurtado to unpack key trends in and around the first round election, including the performance of key candidates, the overlay of insecurity and entrenched corruption, and what to expect from the run-off on October 15.
25 min
53
El rumbo democrático: Guatemala's Presidential ...
In this special episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Will Freeman to set the stage for the coming elections, outlining the unexpected rise of Arevalo and his party, the policy positions of the two candidates, and the overarching context of Guatemala's evolving political environment and democracy.
24 min
54
Fueling North American Energy Security
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Benigna Cortés Leiss to discuss the obstacles facing Mexico's domestic natural gas sector, and how a focus on state-owned oil company PEMEX to the exclusion of other actors, has undermined the country's potential to capitalize on its other energy resources.
16 min
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Counter-Narcotics in Treacherous Waters
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Rufus Ferdinand to discuss the agency's priorities for confronting shifting criminal dynamics, improving intelligence cooperation, and enhancing technology adoption and training.
26 min
56
Fortifying the U.S.-Panama Partnership
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Janaina Tewaney, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama. Together, they analyze the role of U.S.-Panama cooperation across a range of topics from nearshoring, to environmental conservation, and the ongoing fight against organized crime.
29 min
57
Striking a Balance on Nicaragua Sanctions
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Eric Olson to assess the current state of U.S. sanctions against Nicaragua, as well as future directions for bringing pressure against the regime.
31 min
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What is the Future of Sanctions on Venezuela?
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Carrie Filipetti to discuss the state of U.S. sanctions today against the Maduro regime, the role these will play in the leadup to planned presidential elections, and what can be done to further pressure the regime to make meaningful concessions at the negotiating table.
33 min
59
More Than Subs, the Urgency of AUKUS for Canada
AUKUS, the newly-established security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and United States, has made waves of late as a result of its focus on helping Australia operate, acquire, and eventually build its own nuclear-powered attack submarines.
28 min
60
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.
22 min
61
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.
29 min
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Best of 35 West: Taking Stock of International ...
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.
22 min
63
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.
26 min
64
One Year Later, Latin America Continues to Hedg...
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.
15 min
65
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.
20 min
66
Turning Up the Heat on Geothermal Energy in Lat...
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.
16 min
67
Best of 35 West: Logros y Limitaciones en el Se...
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.
31 min
68
The Future of Hydrogen Development in the Weste...
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.
25 min
69
Politics and the Private Sector: How the Latin ...
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.
25 min
70
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.
34 min
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O Primeiro Turno das Eleições Brasileiras Traz ...
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
27 min
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Constitutions, Complications, and Next Steps in...
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.
18 min
73
The Terms of Engagement for China in Latin Amer...
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.
28 min
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Dictatorship in Nicaragua Goes Global
Nicaragua’s descent into authoritarianism has had far-reaching humanitarian, economic, and diplomatic consequences.
30 min
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Logros y Limitaciones en el Sector Digital en M...
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.
31 min