Gen Z: The Polarization Generation

Gen Z is a polarized generation without strong party affiliations, making it an attractive target for extreme, anti-establishment candidates.
Lula’s Green Promise: Will He Restore the Amazon?

Two years after his election, while conservation reforms have been implemented, skepticism remains regarding the fulfillment of Lula’s ambitious promises.
Boric’s Lithium Strategy: Will It Backfire?

While increased state participation in Chile’s lithium industry aims to maximize national benefits, the potential downsides must not be overlooked.
Colombia Needs a Pragmatic Foreign Policy

Without a pragmatic and strategic approach to foreign relations and defense procurement, Colombia’s military readiness could deteriorate, weakening the country’s ability to address evolving security threats.
Will the EU-Mercosur Deal Survive the New European Parliament?

With the polls closed and final votes counted, the new composition of the European Parliament could determine the long-awaited fate of the EU-Mercosur agreement.
Why the Barbados Agreement Failed: Maduro Needs an Off-Ramp

Though the agreement nominally gave the regime a fair chance at winning the election by lifting sanctions and boosting the economy, a fair chance was not good enough for Maduro when electoral loss could mean the rest of his life behind bars.