About Us

Who We Are

The Center for Latin American Issues (CLAI) is a premier academic institution dedicated to the scholarly research and study of issues pertaining to the Latin American and Caribbean region, and to the dissemination of knowledge and understanding of those issues. (more information)

What We Do
CLAI operates a great variety of programs. These include student and faculty exchanges with institutions in Latin America; training programs for GW students and Latin American government and business leaders; research support; and development of seminars and conferences that bring scholars and regional leaders to GW to discuss current Latin American events and issues. (more information)
(View CLAI's 2006 Annual Report)

To view an article about the center's activities, follow the link to the right. The article is reprinted from the October 2007 issue of "By George!", the official newspaper of The George Washington University.

CLAI Advisory Board
The CLAI Advisory Board provides programming advice to the Center. It is composed of distinguished individuals who have extensive knowledge and experience in the region, and includes diplomatic representatives, international public servants, business executives, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and GW faculty. (View the list of members on CLAI's Advisory Board)

CLAI Fellows
This honor is bestowed on individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the Center's objectives. (View the current list)

CLAI Staff
For biographical information on CLAI staff, click here.