A Global Americans Review of Boom and Bust in Puerto Rico: How Politics Destroyed an Economic Miracle
How did Puerto Rico, once described as an “economic miracle” end up in such dire straits?
Scott B. MacDonald
January 20, 2022
It’s Only Bananas? A Global Americans Review of Richard L. Bernal’s “Corporate versus National Interest in U.S. Trade Policy: Chiquita and Caribbean Bananas”
One does not usually think of bananas as big business, let alone as a factor in the fate of nations.
Scott B. MacDonald
August 10, 2021
Governance and electoral continuity and change in the Caribbean
The Caribbean has long enjoyed a reputation for being one of the most democratic regions in the world. Despite the Caribbean’s seeming confidence in the ballot, however, countries in the region nevertheless face considerable challenges in keeping their democracies alive. Elections alone do not make a democracy; rather, there are many other factors that must be taken into consideration in order to ensure good governance.
Scott B. MacDonald
August 5, 2021
Scott B. MacDonald
June 28, 2021
Scott B. MacDonald
May 21, 2021
A Global Americans Interview with Gastón Schulmeister, Director of the Organization of American States Department against Transnational Organized Crime (DTOC)
A Global Americans interview with Gastón Schulmeister, the Director of the Department against Transnational Organized Crime (DTOC) at the Organization of American States (OAS).
Scott B. MacDonald
May 20, 2021
Has anything changed since French Guiana’s 2017 social upheaval?
Four years since social unrest gripped French Guiana, the territory has seen marginal improvements; nevertheless, many of the structural problems of the French département persist.
Scott B. MacDonald
April 20, 2021
Suriname’s corruption and money laundering challenges
Earlier this month, the findings of Suriname’s National Risk Assessment on anti-money laundering and corruption were released. While the country has made progress, it faces a continued struggle to reshape a history and culture of deep institutional corruption.
Scott B. MacDonald
March 24, 2021
U.S.-Cuban rapprochement?
2021 could yet prove to be a pivotal year in U.S.-Cuban relations, but much will rest on how domestic politics in both countries play out under their respective leadership.
Scott B. MacDonald
February 5, 2021
A Global Americans Review of The Cubans: Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times
DePalma focuses on a narrow slice of Havana and a number of its families, creating an excellent read about the lives of “ordinary” citizens.
Scott B. MacDonald
February 1, 2021