As Suriname prepares to elect a new parliament, the country faces a series of challenges that endanger its geopolitical standing. Whatever the outcome, the next government must be ready to tackle these issue.
With the discovery of new oil reserves, Suriname must work on developing better governance in its institutions, particularly its central bank, or risk mismanaging that newfound wealth.
The deterioration in relations between the two countries is worth noting as it reflects the Cold War-like atmosphere that is increasingly enveloping the Americas.
The Caribbean has a challenging year ahead on the electoral front as voters are set to head to the polls in seven countries.
Looking into 2020, Brazil’s leader is likely to remain a polarizer, both at home and abroad, his presidency’s success dependent on a challenging global economy and rising geopolitical risks.
The development of closer China-Jamaica relations underscore the shifting tides in international relations to what increasingly looks like a new Cold War in the Caribbean.
