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At the Doorstep: A Snapshot of New Activity at Cuban Spy Sites

New satellite imagery offers an updated look at two Cuban signals intelligence sites, including construction of a new circularly disposed antenna array. The two sites are among those most likely to be supporting Chinese intelligence-gathering operations from Cuba.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — May 6, 2025

Latin America: The World's Copper Stronghold

Copper is essential for meeting not only clean energy needs, but also the electronics, infrastructure, and technologies that power the modern economy. US-Latin America cooperation is vital given it’s home to the world’s largest copper reserves.

Digital Report by Gracelin Baskaran, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, and Fabio Murgia — November 13, 2024

The Global Impact of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The inaugural report from the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department features insights from 21 leading CSIS experts examining how regional leaders are preparing for shifts in U.S. global leadership—regardless of the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

Digital Report by The CSIS Geopolitics & Foreign Policy Department — September 26, 2024

Secret Signals: Decoding China’s Intelligence Activities in Cuba

In 2023, U.S. officials acknowledged that China operates spy facilities in Cuba, but details have remained scarce. New satellite imagery offers an unprecedented look at four active sites in Cuba most likely to be supporting China’s efforts to spy on the United States.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Aidan Powers-Riggs, Brian Hart, Henry Ziemer, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Ryan C. Berg, and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — July 1, 2024

2024 Global Forecast: Vying for Influence in the Global South

In the fourth and final installment of the 2024 Global Forecast, CSIS experts analyze the key challenges that will define the battle for influence in the Global South, which will determine geopolitical power and shape the future of the global order.

Digital Report by Michelle Strucke, J. Stephen Morrison, Noam Unger, Caitlin Welsh, Richard M. Rossow, Gregory B. Poling, Ryan C. Berg, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Craig Cohen, and Alex Kisling — February 7, 2024

Tracking Transatlantic Drug Flows: Cocaine's Path from South America Across the Caribbean to Europe

Transatlantic cocaine trafficking has produced alarming and lasting effects on both sides of the Atlantic. Governments have struggled to respond to this rising public health and security threat. International cooperation is imperative for creating solutions that are both comprehensive and sustainable for all countries involved.

Digital Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Rubi Bledsoe — September 19, 2023

Divergent Approaches to Development: Taiwan vs. China in Latin America & the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has become a focal point in diplomatic efforts by Taiwan and China to win allies. Through development and investment projects, both countries have sought to cement their interests in the region. China’s expansive infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean contrast with Taiwan’s smaller-scale, sustainable initiatives. As LAC countries look to the future, understanding the benefits and risks of an alliance with either China or Taiwan is critical.

Digital Report by Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe — August 31, 2023