Americas

Overview

Across Latin America and the broader Western Hemisphere, development and strategic competition converge in ports, critical minerals, and governance systems. We examine how regional cooperation can strengthen democratic institutions, secure supply chains, and expand opportunity through investment aligned with local priorities.

Strategic Question 

How can renewed hemispheric cooperation strengthen democratic institutions, secure supply chains, and advance shared prosperity across the region?

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Input to USTR: USMCA’s Overlooked Value

Input to USTR: USMCA’s Overlooked Value

As submitted November 2, 2025\ One question underpins the last decade of U.S. trade policy: what are trade agreements worth? Common criticisms cite everything from soaring trade deficits and manufacturing job losses to environmental degradation and infringements on national sovereignty. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is no exception. Since its entry into force in 2020, […]

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Bolstering Canada-US Economic Relations

Bolstering Canada-US Economic Relations

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Tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico

Tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico

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AI Diplomacy in a Divided Word

AI Diplomacy in a Divided Word

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Securing the Supply Chains of the Future

Securing the Supply Chains of the Future

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Mark Kennedy Outlines Vision for New Economic Alliance

Mark Kennedy Outlines Vision for New Economic Alliance

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Content

Promotional banner for the Honolulu International Forum featuring a photo of Mark Kennedy. Event details include a discussion on AI and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, held March 17, 2026, at The Pacific Club, Honolulu.

AI, Infrastructure, and Alliance Systems in an Era of Technological Acceleration Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

March 1, 2026

A large container ship loaded with colorful shipping containers is docked at a port, with tall yellow cranes lifting containers on and off the ship under a cloudy sky.

Defense, Finance, Geoeconomics, Infrastructure, Policy Brief, Security, Supply Chains, Trade

Ports of Power Learn More

by Lea Thome, Mark Kennedy

February 26, 2026

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Media, Supply Chains

Project Vault Sends Positive Signals to Stakeholders, But They Want More Details Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

February 23, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Energy, Finance, Infrastructure

AI Is Infrastructure, Not Software Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

February 17, 2026

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Blog, Middle East & Africa, Supply Chains

From Diagnosis to Deployment: Why EXIM’s Project Vault Matters Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

February 11, 2026

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Alliances, Blog, Growth, Indo-Pacific, Strategic Competition

Reading Japan’s Election Structurally, Not Politically Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

February 8, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Digital, Finance, Indo-Pacific, Infrastructure, Standards, Technology, Telecom, Trade

The AI Systems Race Runs Through India Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

February 4, 2026

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China, Defense, Indo-Pacific, Security, TV Interviews, Video

Xi Jinping’s Military Purge: Control, Brittleness, and Strategic Risk Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

January 26, 2026

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Blog, Defense

Educating a Democracy for Deterrence Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

January 22, 2026

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