Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Panama ArticleJun 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Panama Trump’s troubled management of Trump Ocean Club in Panama has left the president embroiled in a series of lawsuits, which his administration may be in a position to influence. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Argentina ArticleJun 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Argentina It appears that Trump’s highest priority in his first call with the Argentine president was approval of building permits for Trump projects. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in the Dominican Republic ArticleJun 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in the Dominican Republic With most of the State Department unstaffed, Trump is reportedly moving quickly to appoint a business partner as U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
Improving Mexico’s Economic Competitiveness Through Security Cooperation ReportMay 2, 2017 Improving Mexico’s Economic Competitiveness Through Security Cooperation The United States can help strengthen Mexico’s rule of law and reduce gun trafficking across its southern border; doing so would increase Mexico’s economic competitiveness and benefit U.S. interests. May 2, 2017 Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Joel Martinez
Separating Mothers from their Children at the Border Is Wrong and Costly ArticleMar 13, 2017 Separating Mothers from their Children at the Border Is Wrong and Costly Besides being morally reprehensible, separating families at the border will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Mar 13, 2017 Sharita Gruberg, Jennifer Podkul, Philip E. Wolgin
How Trump’s Approach to Mexico Could Jeopardize Water Security in the American West ArticleFeb 23, 2017 How Trump’s Approach to Mexico Could Jeopardize Water Security in the American West Uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s approach to the U.S.-Mexico relationship has left water allocations in limbo for 35 million Americans living in the West. Feb 23, 2017 Ryan Richards
Preserving and Strengthening the U.S.-Mexico Relationship ReportJan 30, 2017 Preserving and Strengthening the U.S.-Mexico Relationship No country affects the United States more on a daily basis than Mexico; to advance core U.S. national interests, the bilateral relationship must be guided not by nativism and nationalism but by cooperation. Jan 30, 2017 Dan Restrepo, Michael Werz, Joel Martinez
5 Big Ideas for U.S. Policy in the Americas ReportDec 9, 2016 5 Big Ideas for U.S. Policy in the Americas The next administration should advance U.S. economic and security interests by embracing the Americas, not by attempting to wall the United States off from its most important partners and neighbors. Dec 9, 2016 Dan Restrepo, Michael Werz, Joel Martinez
The Complex American Response to Castro’s Death ArticleDec 1, 2016 The Complex American Response to Castro’s Death Varying reactions to Castro’s death offer a somber reminder that oppression and opportunity, often coded by ethnicity and race, are not always clear-cut diametric opposites. Dec 1, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
The Harrowing Lives and Traumas of Central American Refugees ArticleSep 13, 2016 The Harrowing Lives and Traumas of Central American Refugees Children and families face extreme violence and poverty in the Northern Triangle of Central America, as evidenced by this round-up of stories reported by the press and nongovernmental organizations. Sep 13, 2016 Sanam Malik
Building Accountability From the Inside Out ReportMay 12, 2016 Building Accountability From the Inside Out An international body based in Guatemala has made major progress against entrenched corruption in the country, achieving what few thought was possible. This report examines the factors behind that success and whether they can be replicated in other places that graft plagues. May 12, 2016 Trevor Sutton
A Medium- and Long-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation ReportMay 5, 2016 A Medium- and Long-Term Plan to Address the Central American Refugee Situation Over the medium and long term, the United States and its partners must protect asylum seekers from the Northern Triangle and tackle the root causes of violence and structural poverty. May 5, 2016 Dan Restrepo, Silva Mathema