Episode 201: USMCA in Focus: Trade Dynamics, Tariffs, and North America’s Strategic Future with Dr. Joshua Meltzer

This weekend, Dominic Bowen welcomes Dr. Joshua Meltzer to The International Risk Podcast for an in-depth exploration of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its evolving role in North American trade. Together, they discuss the significance of the USMCA in maintaining economic competitiveness, the implications of Trump’s tariff threats, and the opportunities and challenges posed…

USMCA at a Crossroads: Securing North America’s Future

USMCA at a Crossroads: Securing North America’s Future

Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt In an era of rapid political change, the North American region faces significant international risk, demanding strong leadership and sound governance. Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president (explore Mexico’s internal risks in Episode 178), Donald Trump has returned to power in the United States (learn more about…

Joshua P. Meltzer

Joshua P. Meltzer

Dr. Meltzer is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He works on international economic relations with a focus on the intersection of digital technology and international trade and investment. He also leads the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) initiative which focuses on how USMCA can strengthen international economic cooperation in North America. Meltzer has testified before…

Juan David Rojas

Juan David Rojas

Juan David Rojas is a Columnist at Compact and a Consultant. He is a subject matter expert on Latin America, where he provides advice and analysis on political, economic, foreign policy, energy and security topics. Juan is a columnist at Compact Magazine and has his work featured in American Affairs, Americas Quarterly the Journal of…

Episode 199: Crime Mitigation in El Salvador with Juan David Rojas

Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil This week Dominic has Juan David Rojas on the podcast. They discuss Bukele’s crime mitigation in El Salvador. They dive into authoritarianism, Bukele’s popularity, gangs and violence, how international gangs are, amongst others. Tune in now to hear everything about El Salvador and its current crime management! Juan David Rojas is…

Episode 179: Risk in Mexico with Dominic Bowen and Harriet Reading

We are turning the microphone around this week with the chance to interview our host, Dominic Bowen, whilst he is in Mexico. Harriet Reading will host this week’s podcast, exploring topics with Dominic on the presidential transition, judicial reforms, security environments, and business risks in Mexico.  The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for…