Arizona Institute for the Americas

Strategic Analysis of Arizona’s Engagement with the Americas

Understanding the economic, geopolitical, and institutional dynamics shaping Arizona’s connections across the Western Hemisphere.

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about

The Arizona Institute for the Americas is an independent think tank dedicated to advancing understanding of the political, economic, and strategic forces shaping Arizona’s engagement with Mexico and the broader Americas.Through research, publications, public dialogue, and engagement with experts and practitioners, the Institute seeks to elevate Arizona’s role in hemispheric affairs, inform public discussion, and advance ideas that strengthen economic, institutional, and cross-border cooperation throughout the Americas.

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RESEARCH & INITIATIVES

The Institute brings together research, analysis, and ideas to better understand the forces shaping Arizona’s relationship with the Americas and to explore new possibilities for collaboration.Arizona–Americas Economic & Strategic Research Research examining economic trends, emerging sectors, investment dynamics, and opportunities for greater collaboration between Arizona and countries across the Americas.Strategic Briefs – Current Developments
Concise, evidence-based analysis of significant developments across the hemisphere and their implications for Arizona’s economic, institutional, and international engagement.
Arizona and the Americas – Annual Strategic Outlook
An annual assessment of major political, economic, and geopolitical developments across the Americas, highlighting the trends, risks, and opportunities most relevant to Arizona.

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Newsletter

Strategic intelligence on the Americas for Arizona’s business, policy, and institutional leaders.A biweekly brief analyzing political, economic, and business developments across the Americas, with a focus on their implications for Arizona.

Latest Issue

Brazil at the Ballot Box The 2026 Election and Arizona's Strategic Interests

Brazil's official campaign began on August 16 ahead of a first-round vote on October 4 and a possible runoff on October 25. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enters the race with a narrow lead over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, while several additional candidates trail behind. However, the election's importance goes beyond the Brazilian presidency, as this electoral cycle will also select 27 governors, 54 senators, and all 513 members of the Chamber of Deputies. The election results will be consequential for American foreign policy and are currently a prominent concern within Washington policy circles.

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Team

Jesús Rodríguez DávalosRhett Price

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Alliances

Arizona Institute for the Americas cultivates strategic alliances with organizations whose expertise and institutional reach reinforce our mission of engaging Arizona with the Americas. These partnerships strengthen our analytical capacity, broaden our networks, and enhance the quality, relevance, and impact of our work.

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Contact

Let's talk about Arizona's opportunities in the Americas

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Strategic Brief Archive

Strategic intelligence on the Americas for Arizona’s business, policy, and institutional leaders.A biweekly brief analyzing political, economic, and business developments across the Americas, with a focus on their implications for Arizona.

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