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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Best of 35 West: Derechos Humanos en Cuba / Hum...
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.
33 min
2
Why Investment Uncertainty Is Holding Mexico Back
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Denise Dresser to discuss investment uncertainty in Mexico.
28 min
3
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.
37 min
4
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.
46 min
5
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.
20 min
6
After Bolivia's Elections
Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Eduardo Gamarra to discuss the aftermath of Bolivia's presidential elections.
29 min
7
From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror
In this episode, Rubi Bledsoe sits down with Aileen Teague to discuss U.S. military operations against drug traffickers.
29 min
8
Canada-Mexico Ties in an Era of Uncertainty
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Graeme Clark to discuss Canada-Mexico relations.
28 min
9
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.
38 min
10
Unlocking the Potential of U.S.-Latin America E...
In this episode, Juliana Rubio sits down with Gerardo Blanco to discuss U.S.-Latin America educational exchanges.
28 min
11
Taiwan in the Western Hemisphere: A Status Update
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Henry Large to discuss Taiwan's diplomatic alliances with Latin America and the Caribbean.
27 min
12
A Conversation with Secretary General Albert Ra...
OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin on his vision, challenges ahead, and the organization’s role in Haiti.
33 min
13
Judicial Independence and Competitiveness in Me...
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Arturo Sarukhan and Javier Martín Reyes to discuss the impacts of Mexico's recent judicial reforms.
36 min
14
Best of 35 West: Impediment to Change or Last R...
In this episode, originally aired on October 17, 2024, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Santiago Canton to discuss the state of the International Criminal Court’s investigation of Venezuela for alleged crimes against humanity.
28 min
15
Bringing the Fight to Organized Crime in Argentina
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Martin Verrier to discuss counter-crime strategies in Argentina.
24 min
16
Lawfare Ramps up in El Salvador
In this episode, Juliana Rubio sits down with Leonor Arteaga Rubio to discuss increasing attacks on civil society in El Salvador.
23 min
17
Canada's Role in the Golden Dome
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Phillippe Lagassé to discuss the potential for closer Canada-U.S. cooperation on North American missile defense.
29 min
18
Mexico's Semiconductor Moment
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Jesús Silva Elizalde to discuss tthe state of U.S.-Mexico semiconductor cooperation, and Mexico's strategy to further develop its chips industry.
28 min
19
The Aftermath of Canada’s Elections
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Andrew Potter to discuss the factors that shaped the Canadian election and the challenges confronting Prime Minister Carney, and Canada as a whole.
29 min
20
A New U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation Paradigm
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Cecilia Farfán-Méndez, Head of the North American Observatory at the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, to discuss the security challenges faced by Mexico, as well as the stresses and opportunities presented by the second Trump administration for U.S.-Mexico cooperation.
27 min
21
Canada First or Canada Strong?
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Paul Wells, a veteran journalist and author on Canadian politics and public affairs.
27 min
22
Ecuador's Elections Head to a Runoff
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Will Freeman, Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Together, they discussed the key challenges Ecuador faces in the security and economic space that have defined the race.
22 min
23
The End of Arctic Exceptionalism
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Vincent Rigby, senior adviser with the CSIS Americas Program and professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Together, they discuss Canada's current force posture in the arctic and priorities for bolstering Canadian sovereignty there.
33 min
24
Aid Freezes and Security in the Andes
In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Elizabeth Dickinson, Senior Analyst for the Andes at Crisis Group. Together, they discuss how the cutoff of U.S. assistance is impacting security and counter-narcotics efforts in Colombia.
25 min
25
Consistency, Change, and Crisis in Haiti
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Georges Fauriol, Senior Associate with the CSIS Americas Program and fellow with the Caribbean Policy Consortium. Together, they discuss recent political developments with the Haitian provisional government, and the future of the embattled MSS force.
34 min