According to a Citi Foundation survey, Latin America has the strongest entrepreneurial culture in the world. Andrés Moreno, founder of Open English, was recently named a top Latin American entrepreneur by "Americas Quarterly."
James Rhodes is one of the most in-demand classical pianists in the world. He is known for his casual style, something revolutionary in a field full of traditions. But what makes him truly extraordinary is his personal story, one of tragedy, perseverance, legal battles and a lot of music. Watch his interview.
Efecto Naím, 13 March 2017
Diverging agendas between rich and poor countries are creating important frictions.
El País, 11 March 2017
Populism is not an ideology, it is a strategy for obtaining and maintaining power. The idea is as old as politics itself, but what is surprising is how common it has become today. And even more interesting is how populist leaders everywhere follow the same script.
Efecto Naím, 6 March, 2017
We are only six months away from our XXIV annual meeting! This year we will reconvene in Berlin from October 11-14 for another amazing meeting. Registration will be opening very soon so please be on the lookout for an email in the next few weeks!
On March 29, Article 50 was enacted by British Prime Minster Theresa May. Four days later, the EU made it very clear to the U.K. that divorce talks will come before trade negotiations. Article 50 triggers a two-year deadline for the completion of Brexit. It is amid this backdrop that the G50 2017 meeting will gather in Berlin. For more on Brexit news, click here.
Germany's federal elections will be held this September. Currently, polls show Martin Schulz, center-left SPD candidate, neck-and-neck with Angela Merkel, now in her fourth term. What will be the outcome of this critical election? Read more here.
September 11, the Lehman Brother's bankruptcy and "Brexit" all form part of our history books now.
El País, 4 March 2017
The Nazis appeared to be healthy with their anti-drug policies, but Adolf Hitler's administration was toxic. Moisés Naím talks to Norman Ohler, author of High Hitler, about the drug addiction that plagues Nazi Germany.
Efecto Naím, 27 Feb 2017
The current president of the United States exhibits symptoms directly related to narcissism
El País, 25 Feb 2017.
Moisés Naím recently spoke to Americas Quarterly about what “El Comandante” says about his country’s spiraling political and economic crisis – and whether comparisons of Chávez to U.S. President Donald Trump hold water. Read the complete interview.
Marine Le Pen has tried to "soften" the National Front's image for more than six years. Who is this woman who makes global analysts worry? What does she represent? What is her plan to battle France's political establishment? Learn more about her here.
Efecto Naím, 20 Feb 2017
Mexico is Trump's target. During this complicated battle between neighboring countries, Moisés Naím talks exclusively with former president of Mexico, Felipe Calderón. During his presidency, he had a close relationship with the United States, but today he openly criticizes the American president.
Efecto Naím, 13 Feb 2017
Focusing our attention on the United States distracts us from paying attention to what is happening in China.
El País, 12 Feb 2017
Who really was Hugo Chávez? Watch Moisés Naím talk to three former presidents who knew the controversial Latin American icon: Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica, César Gvairia of Colombia and Felipe Calderón of Mexico.
Efecto Naím, 5 Feb 2017
It is not an ideology, but a strategy to obtain power. Today, it reigns in Trump's America or Putin's Russia.
El País, 4 Feb 2017
‘El Comandante’ aired across Latin America but blocked in late leader’s own country
Financial Times Feb. 8, 2017
In his recent post, Dionisio Gutiérrez asks whether Guatemala, with elections in 19 months, will be the next country to fall victim to its own indifference and lack of leadership? Please visit his blog for more interesting articles on politics.
In his recent post, Alejandro Legorreta talks about Mexico's labor sector and the risks associated with it today. Check out his blog to learn more about his recent endeavors and to read interesting articles on current affairs in Mexico.
Authoritarian systems lack legal, political and institutional limits in a cyber war.
El País, 29 Jan. 2017