Universidad Panamericana
The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to partner with the Universidad Panamericana to produce the program: The Americas in Transition: Geopolitics, Security, and Economic Dynamics.
This course examines key issues shaping the region, including Latin America’s economic policy challenges, U.S. foreign policy and political leadership dynamics, and the evolving nature of international trade and economic diplomacy. The course also addresses major global security concerns such as great power competition, alongside regional topics like migration patterns, violence and citizen security, and the role of governance in addressing these challenges. In addition, it explores policy responses to climate change and the influence of local economic conditions on business strategy.
Topics covered will include:
- Latin America Economic Policy Challenges
- US Foreign Policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean. Historical Context
and Current Trends and Challenges - International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
- Great Power Competition: Historical Context and Current Challenges
- Migration in the Americas
- Violence and (in)Security in Latin America
- Policy Alternatives to Address Climate Change
- Cities in Business: The Impact of Local Economies on Business Strategy