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Lithium, Oil, and Water: The Resources Turning Latin America into a Global Battleground

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The article examines the transformation of Latin America into a strategic arena amid great-power competition over resources like lithium, oil, and freshwater. It highlights how these resources drive energy transitions, supply-chain security, and geopolitical leverage. The region’s future influence hinges on governance, infrastructure, and institutional strength.

Russia influence in Latin America Playbook: Weapons, Diplomacy, and a Quiet Power Shift

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Russia’s influence in Latin America is characterized by strategic positioning rather than economic dominance. Focused on geopolitical signaling, diplomatic support, and military ties, Moscow utilizes arms cooperation and high-level diplomacy to maintain relevance. Its approach emphasizes symbolic alignment with multipolar narratives, particularly through BRICS, impacting local politics without extensive economic ties.