This event examines how organized crime, drug trafficking, gang violence, and other types of violence are a serious concern throughout Latin America. The population demands urgent responses, creating the opportunity for leaders across the political spectrum to justify authoritarian policies under the guise of effectiveness,...
Join USIP for a discussion with the author of the new report, "Huawei’s Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Views from the Region,” and other experts that will look at the report’s findings and examine the stark contrast between Huawei’s standing in the United...
Part of the 2024 Latin American Cities Conferences series, this event in Santiago will bring together leaders from various sectors to discuss economic and social issues affecting Latin American cities. The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration to address urban challenges and promote sustainable...
Part of the 2024 Latin American Cities Conferences series, this event will take place in Buenos Aires. It will gather experts and leaders to discuss key issues impacting cities in Latin America, focusing on strategies for economic growth, social inclusion, and urban development. The conference...
August 10, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET | Online Celebrating over two centuries of robust bilateral ties, the US-Mexico partnership remains a pivotal cornerstone for North American and regional progress. Spearheading these efforts is Mexico’s newly confirmed Secretary of Foreign Affairs,...
August 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET | Online The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gearing up for its fourth presidential election under the 2006 constitution, set for December 20 this year. The aftermath of the 2018 elections — in...
August 30, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:45 AM | In-Person & Online The U.S. spends about $900 billion a year on defense, which is about 15% of the federal budget, or roughly 3.3% of the gross domestic product. Given all of today’s national security...
September 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Colombia | Online *Please note that this event will be conducted in Spanish. The Colombian government’s flagship Total Peace policy has seen it open negotiations with some of the most notorious gangs in the cities of...
September 11, 2023 | 9:00 AM ET | Online Join a special book presentation by Dr. Keyu Jin. China's economy has been booming for decades now. A formidable and emerging power on the world stage, the China that most Americans picture is only a...
12 September | 10:00am – 11:30am| In-Person & Online The steady rise in gang violence encapsulates every aspect of daily life in the capital Port-au-Prince and has now spread to other parts of the country outside of the metropolitan areas. From January to August this...
September 12, 2023 | 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT | Online Please join CSIS on September 12 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET for a fireside chat with Dennis Eger, OSINT Defense Intelligence Senior Leader and Shawn Nilius, Director, Army OSINT Office. They will be joined by Emily Harding,...
September 12, 2023 • 1:00 | 2:30 pm EDT | Online Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for a discussion on the importance of cyber wargames and exercises. As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, it has become difficult for...
Sep. 13, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30am ET | In-Person & Online Two years after President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination, the security situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate, with gangs reportedly controlling over 80% of the capital. Violence and kidnappings are at record levels. In addition,...
Sep. 14, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:45am ET | In-Person & Online Energy partnerships between China and the Global South over the past decade have been heavy on fossil fuel infrastructure and critical mineral mining, both highly polluting. Since 2021, the Chinese government has started...
September 14, 2023 | 11am - 12pm EDT | Online By tying profits to political acquiescence, the Chinese Communist Party is forcing companies and governments around the world to accept its rules. The coronavirus pandemic marked the first time that the Party deployed its tool...
September 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Colombia | Virtual The Colombian government’s flagship Total Peace policy has seen it open negotiations with some of the most notorious gangs in the cities of Medellín and Buenaventura. Can these talks break the cycle of...