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August 18, 2025

The Center for Research and Social Action

The Georgetown Americas Institute was pleased to partner with the Center for Research and Social Action to produce the program: The Americas: Economic Outlook, Political Dynamics, and Global Competition.

Masters students of the Centro de Investigación y Acción Social from Argentina visit Georgetown.
Masters students of the Centro de Investigación y Acción Social from Argentina visit Georgetown.

This program offered an in-depth examination of the key forces shaping the Western Hemisphere today. Bringing together leading experts from institutions such as Georgetown University and the International Monetary Fund, the program explored the economic outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean, the trajectory of the U.S. economy, and the evolving role of U.S. foreign policy in the region. The program also covered great power rivalry, the future of U.S. political parties, and the growing importance of climate policy as a driver of economic and political decision-making. 

Topics covered included: 

  •  Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Outlook
  •  U.S. Foreign Policy to Latin America and the Caribbean: Current trends and challenges
  • U.S. Economy
  • Great Power Rivalry
  • The Future of U.S. Political Parties
  •  Policy Alternatives to Address Climate Change