The end of Maduro’s rule has opened a high-stakes and unpredictable chapter for Venezuela. This course analyzes post-Maduro trajectories, providing insights into how early transition decisions are likely to shape security dynamics, energy markets, and U.S. regional strategy.

Keith Humphreys, a leading expert on addiction psychiatry, based at Stanford University, unpacks his January article in Science examining the steep reduction in overdoses deaths—between May 2023 and the end of 2024—in the United States and Canada.

Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison— February 3, 2026

CSIS Americas Fellow Diego Marroquin Bitar and Director Ryan C. Berg analyze how investment uncertainty is keeping Mexico from realizing its economic potential amid global trade tensions.

Commentary by Diego Marroquín Bitarand Ryan C. Berg— February 3, 2026

CSIS Americas Director Ryan C. Berg outlines options for the United States to effectively reduce the influence of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea in Venezuela.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg— January 29, 2026

CSIS Americas experts evaluate the state of U.S.-Mexico security cooperation and chart the areas where it continues to fall short.

Commentary by Diego Marroquín Bitar, Martha Bárcena Coqui, Cecilia Farfán-Méndez, Eduardo Guerrero-Gutiérrez, Ben Rohrbaugh,and Earl Anthony Wayne— January 28, 2026

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Randy Boissonnault to discuss the history and future of the Alberta Separatism movement in Canada.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy— January 22, 2026

Canada and the European Union appear to have reached agreements allowing more EVs made in China to enter their markets. These deals suggest that these close allies are considering increasing their technological cooperation with China in some sectors. 

Commentary by Ilaria Mazzocco— January 22, 2026

CSIS Americas Program Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy assesses the implications of the recent U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro for Cuba's regime stability and future.

Commentary by Christopher Hernandez-Roy— January 21, 2026

CSIS Americas Program Associate Fellow Henry Ziemer assesses the implications of the recent U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro for Russia's strategy in the Western Hemisphere.

Critical Questions by Henry Ziemer— January 20, 2026

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Alan Stoga, former partner of Henry Kissinger and Chairman of the Tallberg Foundations, about the historical consequences of the Trump presidency, how the world is morphing, and what is likely to be America’s role in this new world.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero— January 20, 2026