Trade

How the Global South anticipated the rules of trade in times of uncertainty

In a world shaped by fragmentation and uncertainty, Global South economies developed a degree of trade flexibility that is now becoming a model for the traditional powers.

Rare earths and the eternal supplier trap: the unresolved challenge of the 20th century

Rare earths are reshaping global power. Can resource-rich countries finally turn mineral wealth into genuine economic and technological autonomy?

Fragmented Integration in a Multipolar Trade Order: Latin America, Africa and the Search for Convergence

The reconfiguration of global trade is pushing both regions toward divergent external alliances that deepen their dependence and weaken regional cohesion.

The Southern Axis: How Africa and Latin America Could Redefine Global Trade

Africa and Latin America are moving toward a strategic alliance that, despite its currently weak connectivity, could transform global trade from the Global South.

A strategic opportunity: The final stretch of the Mercosur–European Union agreement

In its decisive stage, the agreement between Mercosur and the EU is emerging as a historic opportunity to enhance competitiveness, modernize institutions, and reposition the South American bloc geopolitically.

Latin America: dangerous indifference to the multilateral crisis

The collapse of economic multilateralism leaves Latin America vulnerable. Without action, U.S. unilateralism risks deepening regional fragility.