Trade and Development Events
AGOA Policy Breakfast
April 25, 2013 // 8:00am — 10:00am
Africa Program
On Thursday, April 25, House and Senate Members gathered in the Member’s Room of the Library of Congress for the first in a series of policy breakfasts on Africa-focused issues.
Economic Outlook in Panama and Latin America
April 19, 2013 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Latin American Program
Building Partner Capacity in West Africa
April 16, 2013 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Africa Program
Africa is an opportunity for expanding mutually beneficial partnerships and for growth. America should be investing more in the continent, helping to build infrastructure and relationships in these emerging markets, contributing to the stability and security of the region and making diplomatic gains that can pay dividends later.
Mexico Today
April 12, 2013 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Mexico Institute
A presentation of Luis Rubio’s newest book, Mexico Matters: Change in Mexico and Its Impact Upon the United States, will be followed by a discussion on the current outlook for Mexico’s structural reform agenda and public security strategy.
The United States, China, and Global Governance: A New Agenda for a New Era
April 11, 2013 // 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The United States-China relationship is at a critical juncture. Both countries are undergoing tremendous historical changes, and the globe is facing growing challenges in promoting broad-based and sustainable economic development. This report analyzes the tensions and challenges in the relationship and offers policy recommendations about the relationship in the areas of trade, investment, finance, and climate change. Check out the webcast and read the report here!
Connecting the Caucasus with the World: Railways & Pipelines
April 02, 2013 // 9:00am — 2:00pm
Kennan Institute
This conference addressed the economic and geopolitical implications of increased connectivity and cooperation resulting from large infrastructure projects in the Caucasus region. Speakers included representatives from the Embassies of Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as industry, think tank and U.S. government experts. Cosponsored by the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security.
Video from the event is now available.
China in Latin America: Public Impressions and Policy Implications
March 28, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Latin American Program
The Latin American Program and Vanderbilt University's Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) are bringing together a panel of experts to discuss public perceptions of China in the region and how these compare to public perceptions of the U.S.
Meeting the North American Energy Infrastructure Challenge
March 07, 2013 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Canada Institute
Our distinguished panel discussed the various methods for energy transportation, the regulatory and legal issues involved in building energy infrastructure, and the environmental and safety risks associated with these projects.
Book Launch: U.S. Ambassadors to Mexico, The Relationship Through Their Eyes
February 26, 2013 // 1:30pm — 3:30pm
Mexico Institute
Please join us for a discussion with the book’s author and three of the ambassadors whose testimonies constitute the centerpiece of the volume.
Power Partnerships: How Canada-U.S. Hydroelectric Partnerships Reinforce America’s Clean Energy Economy
February 25, 2013 // 1:00pm — 3:00pm
Canada Institute
As energy policy conversations move forward in 2013, “all of the above” options must be considered in developing new and renewable sources of energy. Our distinguished panel of experts discussed the growing cooperative relationship between U.S. utilities and the Canadian hydroelectric industry, and how they complement each other.