In an effort to better understand the public narrative around the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relationship, Mexico-based think tank: the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), and the U.S.-Mexico Foundation have joined forces to publish a monthly Think Tank Monitoring report.

The idea behind these series of documents is to monitor publications of the main think tanks and research centers in Mexico and in the United States; analyze the topics that are being discussed, and who is pushing said narrative. This will allow us to identify information and topics that are important in the bilateral relationship within the research community.

The history of the Mexico-United States relationship is also written in the Think Tanks, since they help to build the long-term government agenda, and their active participation is crucial, particularly for in-depth analysis of political, economic, and social issues. Think Tanks in Mexico, the United States, and abroad cover and analyze global trends as a fundamental part of their work.

However, publications and proposals on issues of long-term impact are equally vital to building a stronger and more cooperative bilateral relationship. To achieve this, the synergy between think tanks and the governments of both countries must also be strengthened. It is done so that the proposals can be used in the creation of public policies that benefit both countries and their citizens.