The importance of “second cities” in reducing poverty
Megacities get all the attention but as world leaders gather in Singapore to explore urban issues, they ought to consider the important role that ‘second…
Opinion
David Cameron: Brexit Stage Left
Britain’s vote to leave the EU was supposed to help settle Britain’s ‘European Question’ - instead, it has thrown up more questions than answers.
FIFA: More of the same
FIFA's administration, led by Swiss President Gianni Infantino, is trying to get on with business as usual. What professional issues plague football's governing body?
The future of oil: A crude bargain
Why oil will stay below $60 per barrel for at least the next decade.
Zika: From tragedy to an opportunity for women’s rights
Women’s reproductive rights will be essential to respond to Zika, especially in Latin America where all women must have access to sex education, contraceptives, abortion…
Britons must decide on historic ‘Brexit’ vote
Britons head to the polls next week to decide their future in the European Union. What implications does 'Brexit' have for the U.K's economic and…
World oil prices: A crude bargain
Why oil will stay below $60 per barrel for at least the next decade.
Colombia rises while Venezuela collapses
It took a decade for Colombia and Venezuela to switch roles on the world stage. While Venezuela fights for its survival, Colombia is being hailed…
Editorial: ‘En Hora Buena’
As FARC and the Colombian government tie up loose ends on a four-year long peace process, the future of talks with the ELN remains more…
Animals are not the only victims of global wildlife crime
The illicit trade in wildlife is estimated to be above US$19 billion. But the cost is much more profound in human terms – sowing death,…
Lost in space
The U.S. risks watching from the sidelines as other world powers take the lead in establishing a base on the moon as a stepping stone…
Bogotá apartment renovation tests limits of sanity, manners
Richard McColl discovers that something as seemingly simple as an apartment renovation can be a big challenge in Bogotá.
With Latin America in crisis, Colombia prepares for spotlight
Colombia prepares for an historic moment even as Latin American neighbors struggle with crises both natural and manmade.
Kim Jong Un’s faulty formula for North Korea
As North Korea works to expand its economy, a growing nuclear program cuts off any benefits at the root.
Facing the global leadership crisis
Without stronger global leadership, the Middle East is unlikely to resolve multiple longstanding conflicts.
Are Latin American YouTube stars just ‘vlogging’ a dead horse?
Steve Hide takes on the vlogging trend after a famous YouTuber crashed Bogotá's FILBo book fair over the weekend.