A Global Americans Review of The Military of the Caribbean: A Look at the Defense Forces of The Anglo Caribbean, 1958-2022
The book’s intent is to describe “the origin, structure, recruitment, training, and roles of the contemporary military organizations in the Anglo Caribbean,” with a sub-theme centering on women in the defense forces, once the preserve of men.
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?
Unfinished Business in Education
How do we improve education? Where do we start? Does the pandemic represent a pivotal moment?
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.
A Global Americans Review of Acts of Repair: Justice, Truth, and the Politics of Memory in Argentina
Zaretsky focuses on the role of memory and truth in rebuilding communities that have faced human rights violations.
A Global Americans Interview with Dr. Christy Thornton, Author of Revolution in Development: Mexico and the Governance of the Global Economy
Thornton explores the little-known history of Mexico’s role in shaping the institutions that would come to define global economic governance.
A Global Americans Interview with Will Grant, Author of Populista: The Rise of Latin America’s 21st Century Strongman
Grant provides an informative retrospective on the Pink Tide era.
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.
A Global Americans Review of American Foreign Policy in the English-Speaking Caribbean
Chaitram’s book is strongly recommended for readers looking for a general entry point on foreign policy in the Caribbean.
An Interview with Simon Kuper, Author and Life and Arts Columnist for the Financial Times
Kuper explains the history and politics of sports and their role in building communities.