Staff writer Candace Graupera explores Venezuela’s current political and economic crisis. The West’s initial opposition to Maduro’s presidency is fragmenting and Venezuela’s future hangs in the balance of becoming a failed state or waning off their oil dependence to become a more diversified economy.
Staff Writer Rohit Ram explores how an abundance of mineral resources affects economic and social progress.
Guest Writer Danny Anderson examines the struggles of the Siberian Khanty people to preserve their culture in the face of Russian oil companies’ aggressive expansion.
Outreach Editor Gabe Delsol writes on the Ghanaian potential to avoid rentier governance.
Staff Writer Jeremy Clement analyzes income streams for terrorists.