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Category: President’s Column

President’s Column Q1-2026

President & CEO Column Dear Friends and Supporters of the Institute of the Americas, The first quarter of 2026 has made clear that the Americas are entering a period of profound geopolitical realignment. The United States’ military actions against Iran– and uncertainty surrounding global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz have triggered the largest […]

President’s Column Q4-2025

President & CEO Column As we close 2025, the Western Hemisphere finds itself navigating a period of significant geopolitical transition driven by realpolitik. Democratic governance, economic competitiveness, migration pressures, climate impacts, and evolving strategic competition are intersecting across the Americas in complex and often unexpected ways. Earlier this month, the United States released its National […]

President’s Column Q3-2025

President & CEO Column This past summer underscored just how dynamic and interconnected the political, economic and environmental currents across the Americas have become.  From on-going economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures (due in part to shifting U.S. trade policies), extreme weather events (including deadly wildfires, flooding and hurricanes) to growing demands for technology and energy […]

White Paper on Sustainable Mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean

DOWNLOAD REPORT Transportation is one of the region’s largest energy consumers and a major source of emissions, making the shift toward cleaner, more resilient systems both urgent and full of opportunity. As part of our strategic partnership with OLADE, we were pleased to contribute two chapters as part of OLADE’s first White Paper on Sustainable Mobility […]

President’s Column Q2-2025

President & CEO Column As we conclude the second quarter of 2025 and look towards the summer, I want to extend my gratitude to each of you for your continued support of the Institute of the Americas. Your partnership has enabled us to expand our impact during a momentous period across the Americas, with growing […]