The new world order will be defined by those who take over the power vacuums that the United States is leaving behind.
El País 27 May 2017
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G50 Chairman Moisés Naím
Ten years have passed since the last transmission of Radio Caracas Televisión (RCTV), the legendary channel that since the 50's reached millions of Venezuelan homes. Hugo Chávez declared it "fascist" and did not renew its concession. To commemorate this black day for freedom of speech in Latin America, Moisés Naím invites a man who was at the center of the storm: Marcel Granier. Watch as Naím and Granier discuss Venezuela's past and present.
Efecto Naím 27 May 2017
And removing him from office won’t ease the country’s misery.
The Atlantic 25 May 2017
We live in the "viral" era, in a connected world where audiences are global and hits are BIG hits. The world's most watched YouTube video has 2,800 million hits. The most popular tweet has been shared 3 million times. And it is not just the Internet. The most popular movie has sold more then 2,700 million tickets and the most popular book series has sold 500 million copies. What is the secret to these mega hits? Derek Thompson dedicated himself to figuring it out and in this interview he reveals the formula for popularity.
Efecto Naím 22 May 2017
During the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, the president of China surprised everyone with a passionate defense for economic integration and globalization. Surprised because Xi Jinping is the leader of the world's biggest communist party...and a man full of surprises. Get to know how this enigmatic leader went from being a forced agricultural worker to leading the world's second biggest economy.
Efecto Naím 15 May 2017
In 2004, Richard Florida wrote a book that changed the way we understood cities. The secret is not to attract big factories or infrastructure projects, the secret is to attract the creative class: the entrepreneurs, the innovators, the artists. The cities that followed his recommendations have been very successful...but they are now faced with unexpected consequences. Today, Florida looks for solutions for this new urban crisis.
Efecto Naím 8 May 2017
Its tyrannic leader and nuclear weapons arsenal have the rest of the rest of the world on high alert. Efecto Naím takes a trip to North Korea, a country full of mystery and dangers.
Efecto Naím 1 May 2017
Months before the fall of the military dictatorship in Argentina, Carlos Sluzki, psychiatrist, went to a professional conference in Buenos Aires. What he told his audience made them panic without reason. In this conversation we explore the various ways in which dictatorships change the way of thinking, talking and behaving of their victims.
Efecto Naím 24 Apr 2017
Democracy gives the most precious ingredient to tyrants: legitimacy.
El País, 22 Apr 2017
Around the world, politicians can follow a simple recipe to present themselves as saviors of “the people.”
The Atlantic 21 Apr 2017
Claudia Escobar Mejía was a judge in Guatemala. She surprised the country when she quit her position in the high court and left an important web of corruption to the public eye. In this interview she talks about her courageous fight for judicial transparency, a fight that took her to exile.
Efecto Naím 17 Apr 2017
Going above the law usually leads to political death in the United States.
El País, 15 Apr 2017
The relationship between the United States and China is complicated, but recent Hollywood movies show a different reality. Why? Aynne Kokas, author of "China’s Hollywood, Hollywood’s China", reveals how the movie industry wants to take over the Chinese market. Watch Moisés Naím interview Aynne Kokas.
Efecto Naím 10 Apr 2017
Vaccines have allowed us to eradicate dangerous illnesses such as polio and smallpox. Yet despite their benefits, vaccines have been at the center of political, ethical and economic controversies. Meredith Wadman is a correspondent for the magazine Science, one of the world's most prestigious scientific publications, and in her book "The Vaccine Race" she reveals a story of global impact filled with surprises. Watch the interview.
Efecto Naím 3 April 2017
The diversity, intensity, danger and sometimes even banality of the conflicts that Trump begins, are not normal.
El País, 2 April 2017
Lilian Tintori, once dedicated to the sports and entertainment industries, is now a powerful political figure with direct access to today's most influential leaders. She has traveled the world in search of international support to fight for the freedom of Leopoldo López and of the more than 100 political prisoners in Venezuela. Watch the interview.
Efecto Naím 27 March 2017
A new study shows why mortality rates are higher among whites of low socioeconomic backgrounds.
El País, 25 March 2017
César Gaviria was president of Colombia during a period distraught by the violent fight against drug trafficking. Post-presidency, he went on to play an important role in Latin America. He was secretary general of the Organization of American States from 1994-2004, which is where he became one of the most influential voices on regional issues. Watch the complete interview.
Efecto Naím 20 March 2017
In three years it will be necessary to create 60 million jobs for the region's youth who will come of age.
El País, 18 March 2017
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