The global energy transition depends on resources concentrated in the Global South yet benefits rarely follow for these nations' populations. We examine critical mineral extraction, supply chains, and human rights to advance inclusive and sustainable green industrialization.
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By José Miguel Ahumada - September 15, 2026
Chile's new lithium strategy puts the state in control of the country's largest salt flat and invites international partners. The U.S. has the financing tools and tech strength to engage—but only on Chile's terms.
By Alaka Lugonzo - August 17, 2026
Africa holds approximately 30% of the world's critical minerals, making the continent indispensable to the global clean energy transition and increasingly central to U.S. foreign policy.
By Putra Adhiguna and Ahmad Zuhdi Dwi Kusuma - August 2, 2026
As demand for critical minerals grows, Indonesia's nickel industry demonstrates both the opportunities and human costs of moving up the global value chain.
By Madison Harris and 3 more contributors - May 10, 2026
Quick Takes from our Global South experts on how countries are navigating rising economic pressures while pursuing new forms of strategic cooperation, energy security, and geopolitical resilience.
