Studying Americas

Americas Program

nbucknor — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:41:09 -0400

Program Overview

Simon Chair in Political Economy

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:53:53 -0400

Matthew Goodman is William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy. The Simon Chair leads the Center’s work on global growth and economic governance, with a particular focus on the dynamic Asia-Pacific region.

Transatlantic Media Network

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:11:08 -0400

The transatlantic relationship is changing more rapidly and more profoundly than at any time since World War II, with huge consequences for how the world will be run in the twenty-first century.

Global Aging Initiative

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:52:11 -0500

The world stands on the threshold of a stunning demographic transformation brought about by declining birthrates and rising life expectancy. The first trend is decreasing the relative number of young, while the second trend is increasing the relative number of old. Together, they are leading to a dramatic and unprecedented aging of populations worldwide.

Above the Radar

mentman — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:14:16 -0400

Above the Radar is an audio podcast series that explores issues facing policymakers in the realm of homeland security and counterterrorism. The series provides analysis of complex issues facing the United States with the goal of understanding how they affect the homeland security and counterterrorism policy landscape.

Americas Program: Focus on North America

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:50:29 -0400

Mexico

Americas Program: Focus on South America

scotta — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:04:07 -0400

The countries of South America present an array of opportunities and challenges to the United States and its foreign policy. Trade with the region is booming thanks to measures such as the recent free trade agreements signed with Chile and Peru and the impressive economic growth attained by several South American countries.

Americas Program: Focus on the Caribbean

scotta — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:27:29 -0400

Countries of the Caribbean have long played an important role in the United States’ policies toward the Western Hemisphere. Collectively the region is one of the U.S.' biggest and most reliable trading partners. While today U.S.-Cuban relations tend to dominate attention focused on the region, there are many other critical issues facing both the U.S. and Caribbean nations.

Americasts

ian — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:03:54 -0400

Subscribe to this podcast on your iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes at the Americasts iTunes U collection page.

Cooperative U.S. - Mexican Antinarcotics Program

ian — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:26:57 -0400

Over the past 30 years the United States has failed to adequately address the issue of illegal narcotics use. The country currently spends enormous sums on enforcement of drug laws, and interdiction and eradication of narcotics—as well as imprisonment of drug offenders, more so than any other nation.