by Eduardo Gudynas – Experts in some parts of the world believe that globalization has stalled. For example, the prominent Spanish journalist, Ignacio Ramonet, argues that the “course of globalization appears to be suspended”. Based on inconformity in certain European countries, he affirms that more and more people are speaking of “de-globalization”(1). I think this […]
A new global order’ is not something that you can create immediately, but something that needs to be fashioned from alternative ideas that need to be polished, tried out and coordinated, always with the support of civil society. Article by Eduardo Gudynas (CLAES) for newsletter of the Bretton Woods Project, 2009. Download the article here […]
The debate on the limits to growth is back in Latin America. There is not only the problem of the scarcity of resources but also one of accumulation of social and environmental impacts. An op-ed by Eduardo Gudynas (CLAES) in Global Politician, june 2008. Download the article here …
by Eduardo Gudynas – For many years now particular attention has been paid to the large International Financial Institutions (IFIs), such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Their repercussions in Latin America as in other regions are notorious, ranging from financing various infrastructure projects with serious social and environmental impacts, to support […]
by Eduardo Gudynas – The World Economic Forum is reverting to magical formulas and mass media to end poverty in the Global South. The singer Bono is the best exampleof simplistic proposals, functional to current globalization and based on charity. Download …
Central and Eastern European Countries between Stagnation and Financial Crisis? Edited by Joachim Becker and Rudy Weissenbacher. Those Central and Eastern European (CEE) states, that have joined the European Union (EU) in 2004, are on the verge of entering the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), and, by doing so, of adopting the Euro as […]
A collection of essays compiled by Joachim Becker reviewing the financial crisis in the early 2000s in the five South Cone countries. Published by CLAES Globalization program. Montevideo, 2007. Joachim Becker, Foreing debt in Latin America: A historic review. [Spanish] Download
by Eduardo Gudynas – It’s possible to postulate that these days the integration of the countries of South America finds itself at a crossroads. Different strategies have converged to the point where the large trade blocs find themselves at a standstill and turn into political forums. The new attempts are centered on energy, and from […]
Interview with Eduardo Gudynas about the crisis facing regional integration process, not only in the international context but also with regard to problems within Latin American countries themselves. Latinamerica Press, November 29, 2006. Volume 38, Nº 22. Download …
by Eduardo Gudynas – The figure of economist Joseph Stiglitz appears increasingly often as a reference and source of inspiration for many advocates of new development policies. We find ourselves in a situation where a traditional economist appears as a figure that is cited by the most diverse array of alternative movements. There is something […]