Commentary
Global Americans’ Commentary is a collection of essays and think pieces from thought leaders across the Americas.
Our authors provide new and diverse perspectives on key trends, exposing our readers to fresh ideas regarding the biggest stories in the region.
Friendshoring: Contradicting Capitalism with Detrimental Regional Consequences
Democracy & Elections
Venezuela’s Hope: The Democratic Opposition’s Courageous Stand
Gen Z: The Polarization Generation
Can South Korea Be a Knight for the U.S. on the Chessboard of Latin America?
Human Rights
Austerity Measures Sink Cuba Further into Near Collapse
Overall, the move toward more liberal measures appears to be too little too late, despite pressures from Vietnamese and Chinese Communist Party representatives in recent years strongly advising that Cuba undergo free market-oriented reforms.
Economics
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.
Environment
Panama and the Crossfire of Local Environmentalism and the Global Energy Transition
Cobre Panamá indicates that the process of extracting the critical materials is complicated, messy, and disruptive—for all parties involved.
Foreign Affairs
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.
Security & the Rule of Law
Finding a New Way Forward for U.S.-El Salvador Relations
What Can U.S. Policymakers Learn from Mexico’s Attacks on Academia?
For Mexico’s Economy To Grow, Security Issues Need To Be Addressed
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