A lecture and moderated Q&A with Rafael Fernández de Castro
Join Stanislaus State for a timely discussion of United States-Mexico relations as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
Rafael Fernández de Castro will examine how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement review, climate change, the shift from offshoring toward nearshoring, the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, concerns related to security and drug trafficking, changes in the value of the U.S. dollar and shifts in the global political order are shaping the relationship between the United States and Mexico.
Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the political, economic, environmental and security issues influencing the future of United States-Mexico relations.
Following the lecture, Virginia Montero Hernández will moderate a Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage with Fernández de Castro and explore the challenges and opportunities facing both countries.
The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are required.
Sponsored by the Office of the President.
This event is supported by the Constantino and Clementina Demergasso and John Z. Bava Distinguished Speaker Series.
About the Speaker
Rafael Fernández de Castro is a professor and director of the Center for United States-Mexican Studies (USMEX) at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy. He served as foreign policy advisor to President Felipe Calderón and is an expert in United States-Mexico bilateral relations and geopolitics.
He founded ITAM's Department of International Studies and has authored more than 100 books and academic articles. He lectures nationally and internationally and frequently contributes to the media.
He has received national and international honors, including the Governor General of Canada's Medallion and the Distinguished Mexican Award from the Institute of Mexicans Abroad.