Since its establishment more than three decades ago, CISAN’s research approach has gone through various stages, driven by the need to address current and complex issues that require the exploration of new knowledge frontiers. In this way, the center has responded to a growing demand for new insights stimming from the transformations in economic, political, social and cultural spheres in North America and the world, including the implications and role of Mexico in said context. This has led to the redefinition of research, teaching, and diffusion priorities aimed at contributing to a better understanding of North America’s current dynamics.