Scott B. MacDonald
September 27, 2020
The Caribbean, good governance, and the global accountability regime
Good governance is no small task, but anti-corruption and accountability measures could be worth their weight in gold for the Caribbean.
Scott B. MacDonald
August 31, 2020
COVID-19, the Caribbean and what comes next
From positive forecasts to shrinking economies, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on the Caribbean. How will the region recover?
Scott B. MacDonald
July 2, 2020
Suriname’s changing of the guard?
With Suriname’s electoral process nearing its end, the question now is how the new government will approach the country’s changing geopolitical landscape.
Scott B. MacDonald
June 17, 2020
Suriname’s May 2020 elections: Crossroads time?
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.
Scott B. MacDonald
May 14, 2020
Suriname and the need for good governance
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.
Scott B. MacDonald
March 4, 2020
The implications of the Cuban-Bolivian tiff
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.
Scott B. MacDonald
January 28, 2020
A busy year in the Caribbean: Elections
The Caribbean has a challenging year ahead on the electoral front as voters are set to head to the polls in seven countries.
Scott B. MacDonald
January 16, 2020
Bolsonaro’s first year: Balancing the economy and cultural wars
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.
Scott B. MacDonald
January 9, 2020
The shifting tides in Caribbean international relations: Jamaica, China and the United States
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.
Scott B. MacDonald
December 19, 2019