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

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

Colorful international flags line the front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, with modern high-rise buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.

Alliances, Geoeconomics, Geopolitics, Policy Brief, Strategic Competition

Middle Power Agency Calls Amid Rules-Based Order and Spheres of Influence Anxiety Learn More

by Prashanth Parameswaran

March 11, 2026

Defense, Geopolitics, Podcast, Security, Supply Chains, Trade, Transportation

Maritime Nation Podcast: Ports of Power and China’s Maritime Toolkit Learn More

by Lea Thome, Mark Kennedy

March 11, 2026

Artificial Intelligence, Development, Industrial Policy, Policy Brief, Stacks of Trust, Technology, Trusted Tech Alliance

The AI Race Will Be Won in the Market Learn More

by Daniela Muhaj, Mark Kennedy

March 9, 2026

A row of tall electrical transmission towers stands on a green field under a cloudy sky at sunset, carrying power lines across the landscape.

Barron’s Interview: Infrastructure Is a Booming Asset Class Learn More

March 6, 2026

Americas, Capital That Connects, Europe, Finance, Indo-Pacific, Industrial Policy, Middle East & Africa, Policy Brief, Stacks of Trust, Strategic Competition, Technology, Trade, Trusted Tech Alliance

From Architecture to Execution: What It Will Take to Scale a Trusted AI Stack Learn More

by Mark Kennedy, Jeffrey Kucik

March 5, 2026

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