Inter-American Dialogue

The Inter-American Dialogue is a leading U.S. center for policy analysis, exchange, and communication focusing on Western Hemisphere affairs. Founded in 1982, the organization aims to foster democratic governance, prosperity, and social equity in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Dialogue convenes public and private leaders from across the Americas to address hemispheric challenges and opportunities, promoting cooperation and advancing a regional agenda of democratic governance, social equity, and economic growth. The organization's activities are geared toward generating innovative policy ideas and practical proposals for action, translating them into influence among government and private decision-makers. Based in Washington, D.C., the Dialogue's initiatives extend throughout the hemisphere, providing diverse Latin American and Caribbean voices access to U.S. policy dialogues and discussions. Notably, a majority of the board of directors and more than half of the members and participants hail from Latin American and Caribbean nations, emphasizing a broad regional representation. Since its inception, the Inter-American Dialogue has played a pivotal role in shaping the inter-American relations agenda, transcending political administrations and leadership changes across the hemisphere. Emphasizing an inclusive and collaborative approach, the organization continues to be a key influencer in addressing critical issues and fostering positive developments in the Western Hemisphere.