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

Development, Finance, Infrastructure, Policy Brief, Political Economy

Why America Struggles to Compete on Global Infrastructure Learn More

by Mark Kennedy, Jeffrey Kucik

April 9, 2026

A large seashell rests on rippled sand at the bottom of clear, shallow ocean water, with sunlight casting patterns and a blue gradient above.

Blog, Standards

America Will Regret Sitting Out the High Seas Treaty Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

April 8, 2026

A digital illustration of a world map overlaid on a cloudy sky, featuring glowing nodes and connecting lines, symbolizing global networks and communication.

Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Finance, Infrastructure

America Just Entered the AI Systems Race Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

April 3, 2026

A rough mineral specimen with pale blue crystals embedded in a matrix of tan and white rock, displayed against a black background.

Blog, Supply Chains

America Just Won a Cobalt Mine. The Real Test Is What Comes Next. Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

April 2, 2026

A promotional graphic for the NYU DRI Annual Conference titled International Development: Which way now? on April 20, 2026. Panelists: Ambassador Mark Green, Dean Karlan, Alexia Latortue; Moderator: Jonathan Morduch.

Development, Event, Political Economy

2026 NYU DRI Annual Conference | International Development: Which way now? Learn More

March 27, 2026

A colorful pyramid chart shows Jensen Huang’s 5-layer AI Stack Cake: Layer 1 (Energy), Layer 2 (Chips & Compute), Layer 3 (Cloud Infrastructure), Layer 4 (AI Models), and Layer 5 (Applications).

Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Industrial Policy, Middle East & Africa, Policy Brief, Silicon Sovereignty

The Sovereign AI Architects Learn More

March 25, 2026

Banner for SFD USA Early Findings Events by Small Firm Diaries, inviting people to learn about support for small firms and workers, with two American flags in the background.

Americas, Development, Event, External Link, Finance

Small Firm Diaries USA: Early Findings Events Learn More

March 18, 2026

A person’s hands are open beside a laptop and smartphone, with a glowing digital globe and light particles floating above, symbolizing global technology and connectivity.

Americas, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Development, Finance, Indo-Pacific, Middle East & Africa

The Infrastructure of Intelligence Is the New Development Divide Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

March 18, 2026

Four people stand smiling and posing indoors between two rows of international flags, with a circular emblem on the wall behind them. Three make a shaka hand gesture. The floor is shiny and reflective.

Strengthening Pacific Resilience: Infrastructure and Development Partnerships in the Pacific Islands Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

March 16, 2026

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