CBI Panels and Seminars
Panels and seminars offer a forum for in-depth analysis of key issues related to the binational relationship, featuring insights and perspectives from leading experts in the field. These events are designed to promote informed discussion and debate on critical topics, and offer a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to deepen their understanding of complex issues and emerging trends.
Through their focus on rigorous analysis and evidence-based research, panels and seminars can provide valuable insights into the nature and evolution of the binational relationship, and help to identify key opportunities and challenges for the future. These events often cover a wide range of topics, such as economics, trade, security, diplomacy, and culture, among others.
“Institutions Work: The Role of Binational Institutions in the U.S.-Mexico Relationship”
Panel held within the North Capital forum 2022
September 2022, Mexico City
Panelists:
Dina Siegel, American Jewish Committee
Gaston Luken, Grupo Coppel
Calixto Mateos-Hanel, NAD Bank
Guillermo García Sánchez, Texas A&M / CBI
Moderator: Cristina Martínez Pinto, CBI Lead
2022
The U.S. - Mexico binational relationship is subject to constant change, challenges, and even uncertainty, from the COVID pandemic to technological changes, or animosity among political leaders. In this environment, institutions today matter more than ever; they provide stability and perspective to the relationship and also help anchor expectations The panel “Institutions Work: The Role of Binational Institutions into Providing Stability and Predictability to the U.S. - Mexico Relationship” served as the CBI’s Second Annual Seminar where experts and practitioners provided an overview of bilateral institutions and an insight on future scenarios from their institutional perspective.
2021
First Annual Seminar and listen to expert opinions on the U.S. - Mexico relationship
September 2021, Virtual Seminar
The CBI First Annual Seminar took place on September 30th, 2021. The mission of the CBI to promote a better understanding of the bilateral institutions between Mexico and the United States delivers on the recent debate and analysis on the importance of strong institutions for the bilateral relationship.
During the seminar, Gerónimo Gutiérrez (CBI Senior Fellow), Cristina Martínez Pinto (CBI Program Lead) and Enrique Perret (U.S.- Mexico Foundation Director) presented the CBI's Framework. Followed by a research presentation on the Current Status of the U.S. - Mexico Interinstitutional Agreements byGuillermo García-Sánchez (CBI Non-Resident Fellow) and Julia Muzquiz (Texas A&M University School of Law, JD Candidate & Research Assistant).
Panel 1: Why are institutions important in the US-MX binational relationship?
Moderator: Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández (CBI Senior Fellow)
Panelists:
- Rebecca Bell-Martin (School of Government and Public Transformation, ITESM)
- Tony Payan (Center for the United States and Mexico)
- Juan Carlos Barrón Pastor (Centro de Investigaciones sobre América del Norte)
- José Díaz-Briseño (Reforma’s MexicoToday)
Panel 2: What is the current status of the Institutional Binational Architecture?
Moderator: Enrique Perret (U.S.- Mexico Foundation Director)
Panelists:
- Kimberly Breier (Americas Program Center for Strategic & International Studies Senior Adviser)
- Jorge Chabat (Universidad de Guadalajara, Research Professor)
- Andrew Selee (Migration Policy Institute President)
- Jorge Schiavon (CIDE's Research Professor)
Roberto Velasco, (Chief Officer for North America at the Desk for North America) provided the closing remarks for the panels. And, to end the seminar, our sponsors' representatives, Gaston Luken (Coppel Group Institutional Relations Director) and Rodney MacDonald (Intuit, International Public Policy and Corporate Affairs) provided some final remarks.
“Give a Little Bit: Institutions for Effective Governance”
Panel held within the North Capital forum 2023
October 2023, Mexico City
Panelists:
María Eugenia “Maru” Campo, Governor, State of Chihuahua, Mexico
Guillermo García S., Associate Professor of Law, Texas A&M University, School of Law
Shauna Hemingway, Deputy Head of Mission for Canada in Mexico, Embassy of Canada
Moderator: Antonio “Tony” Garrastazu, Senior Director, Latin America and the Caribbean
International Republican Institute
2023
Effective governance requires strong coordination and collaboration among institutions at all levels of government. This panel will delve into the significance of effective cooperation between local, state/provincial, and national institutions. By identifying opportunities for enhanced collaboration, the discussion will focus on aligning policies, regulations, and initiatives to foster effective regional governance.
Furthermore, the panel will explore how to leverage these experiences and good practices to enhance institutional effectiveness and inclusivity across the three countries. The panel will discuss how institutions at the local and state/provincial level can evolve and innovate to address new challenges, especially in tense executive-level political environments.
Looking toward the future, the panel will examine how North American institutions can anticipate and adapt to emerging trends and global developments. Additionally, the panel will discuss methods to enhance public awareness and engagement, ensuring continued relevance and support for North American institutions.