Americas

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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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Blog, Defense

The Humblest Rank, The Highest Honor Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

November 11, 2025

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Alliances, Digital, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, Indo-Pacific, Speech, Trade

From Reconciliation to Renewal: Thirty Years of the U.S.–Vietnam Partnership Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

November 4, 2025

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Americas, Policy Brief, Supply Chains, Trade

Input to USTR: USMCA’s Overlooked Value Learn More

by Jeffrey Kucik

November 3, 2025

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Alliances, China, Geoeconomics, Geopolitics, Supply Chains, Trade, TV Interviews, Video

Busan Was a Pause—Now Allies Must Play for Permanence Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

October 30, 2025

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Alliances, Blog, China, Geopolitics, Standards, Strategic Competition, Supply Chains, Trade

Leverage Wins Headlines; Architecture Wins the Future Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

October 30, 2025

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China, Event, Geoeconomics, Geopolitics, Infrastructure, Strategic Competition, Supply Chains, Transportation

Roundtable on Global Port Ownership and Maritime Security Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

October 29, 2025

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Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Diplomacy, Indo-Pacific, Innovation, Speech, Technology, Trusted Tech Alliance

Address to Tô Lâm, Vietnam’s National Leader: Building a 24/7 Government Powered by Trust and Technology Learn More

by Mark Kennedy

October 28, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence, China, Geopolitics, Innovation Imperative, Policy Brief, Strategic Competition, Technology

The Global Competition for Dominance in Artificial Intelligence Learn More

by Maria Zaffaroni, Jerry Haar

October 28, 2025

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