The rules of the international order were meant to be universal. In reality, they are applied unequally to Global North and Global South countries. In response, Global South countries are pushing to reform traditional multilateral institutions while building alternatives: gsphub.org/publications...

Who Decides What is Legitimate in Global Governance?

For the first time in a decade , the United Nations is choosing a new secretary-general — and for the first time in its 80-year history, a woman has a real...

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The U.S. doesn't just have a seat at the G20 table this year — it's holding the gavel and setting the agenda. This is Washington's chance to regain the trust and influence it's losing in the Global South. Here’s how, according to Nonresident Fellow Ana Saggioro Garcia: gsphub.org/publications...

Countries across the Global South aren't abandoning multilateralism. They're losing patience with the limitations of its foundational institutions. Here's how the U.S. can use its G20 presidency to support a more inclusive multilateral system: gsphub.org/publications... #GlobalSouth #G20

Multilateralism's legitimacy crisis isn't new — but the Global North can no longer ignore it. While #GlobalSouth countries try to reform institutions that exclude them, they are also seeking alternative avenues. More from Nonresident Fellow Elizabeth Sidiropoulos: gsphub.org/publications...

Debt crises in the #GlobalSouth aren't isolated incidents — they're the predictable outcome of an architecture that manages symptoms rather than fixing root causes. Read more insights from our new policy brief by guest expert @fadhelkaboub.bsky.social: gsphub.org/publications...

Austerity measures work on paper. They fail in practice. The reality: short-term gains with long-term setbacks. New policy brief by guest expert @fadhelkaboub.bsky.social explains why short-term fixes to #GlobalSouth debt crises keep producing new ones: gsphub.org/publications... #DebtReform

A new policy brief by Fadhel Kaboub published by the Global South Policy Hub gsphub.org/publications... @gsphub.bsky.social

Global South Debt Crises Are Driven by Structural Debt Traps

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 3.4 billion people now live in countries that spend more on interest payments...

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The world needs $2.4 trillion a year to address the climate crisis. It's getting $136.7 billion — mostly in loans. The countries least responsible for climate change are being asked to borrow their way out of it, sinking deeper into debt in the process. Learn more: gsphub.org/publications...

The Global South's debt crisis rarely makes U.S. headlines. But while Washington looks away, China is moving in. In April, we brought #GlobalSouth experts and U.S. congressional staffers together at our first Congress Connect Roundtable. Here's what came out of it: gsphub.org/publications...

U.S. Policymakers Should Wake Up to the Global South’s Debt Crisis

Key insights from our first Congress Connect Roundtable, convening Global South experts to challenge dominant narratives and elevate their expertise in...

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Many countries in the #GlobalSouth spend an average of 38% of public money servicing their debt — not on schools, hospitals, or their people. The global financial system wasn't built for them, and it shows. Should we fix it, or build something new? See our latest blog: gsphub.org/publications...

The #GlobalSouth is always fighting for a seat at the decision-making table — including within multilateral institutions. For example, Africa still does not have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Reform is possible, and the U.S. can help: gsphub.org/publications...

At the Global South Policy Hub, our work is informed by the values we represent. Here's a look at what they are and how we incorporate them into our work. To learn more about us, visit gsphub.org

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has passed the 100-day mark. President Trump says a new deal is just days away, and oil prices have fallen today. But the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and countries in the #GlobalSouth are the first to pay the price. Learn more: gsphub.org/publications...

How the Iran War Impacts the Global South

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has unleashed a cascade of economic disruptions that extend well beyond the Middle East. Iran’s closure of the Strait of...

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Our nonresident fellowship program brings together senior-level policy professionals from the #GlobalSouth who seek greater exposure in Washington and stronger connections with U.S. and #GlobalNorth foreign policy actors. We look forward to engaging with them! 🌏 🤝

The U.S. destabilizes the #Caribbean, while #China invests. Growing U.S. pressure on Cuba is affecting the entire subregion - this is yet another reason for Caribbean states to seek new partnerships, away from the U.S. More on Chinese investments in the Caribbean: gsphub.org/publications...

Why is the #Caribbean strengthening ties with #China? While the U.S. may attribute these ties to anti-American sentiment within Caribbean governments, the reality is more complex. More insights from guest expert Alberto Maresca: gsphub.org/publications...

To compete with China, the United States needs to review its partnership approach with the Caribbean. Guest expert Alberto Maresca outlines three recommendations for Washington: gsphub.org/publications... #GlobalSouth #ForeignPolicy #PolicyResearch

The Caribbean is turning toward China for support, but does this mean it will turn away from the United States? Expert Alberto Maresca unpacks the dynamics behind the Caribbean's pursuit of Chinese support & outlines how the U.S. can re-engage with @caricom.bsky.social. gsphub.org/publications...

The U.S.-Israeli war with #Iran is creating ripple effects across the #GlobalSouth. At the same time, some African economies may benefit. More insights from our experts: gsphub.org/publications...

According to nonresident fellow Alicia Nicholls, although geographically distant, the war in Iran could have significant economic consequences for the Caribbean region. Learn more about how the war is impacting Caribbean countries: gsphub.org/publications...

While the U.S.-Iran war is exposing new vulnerabilities in existing cooperation systems, it is also creating opportunities for new policies and coalitions that are tailored to countries' needs. Learn more: gsphub.org/publications...

The disruptions unleashed by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran are falling hardest on #GlobalSouth economies. Our nonresident fellows weigh in on how the war is driving strategic cooperation and impacting countries in the Global South. gsphub.org/publications...

Military strikes, policy shifts, and the pursuit of bilateral deals with individual countries are fracturing the historically strong relationship between the U.S. and the Caribbean. Will Washington step in to reverse course and strengthen U.S.-Caribbean relations? gsphub.org/publications...

The Caribbean Isn't Turning Away from the U.S. — At Least Not Yet

A U.S. military strike on a fishing boat off the coast of Micoud, St. Lucia last year left several fishermen dead and the community devastated. This was not...

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Meet the team at the Global South Policy Hub! Our team brings together a wide range of experience in policy, research, communications, and international development. Together, we look forward to building bridges between the #GlobalSouth + #GlobalNorth to advance shared security and prosperity!

Meet our founder and executive director, Aude Darnal! Aude is passionate about rethinking the world order and North-South relations. She strives to amplify the voices of Global South policy experts and to connect them to U.S. and international policy circles in Washington.

The #UnitedStates is the only nation with veto power over decision-making in the IMF Executive Board. How can the U.S use this power to avert austerity measures in the #GlobalSouth? Nonresident fellow Bhumika Muchhala outlines steps for Congress: gsphub.org/publications...

Why Austerity in the Global South is an International Emergency

Economic austerity today affects approximately 85% of humanity . For many developing countries that have signed onto International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

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In the last five years, more than 6 billion people have lived under economic austerity. ⚠️ 80% of them live in the #GlobalSouth. With over 16% of the IMF’s voting shares, the #US has significant influence to reorient policies and practices that shape these realities. gsphub.org/publications...

🌍 Africa’s immense potential is undermined by recurring sovereign hashtag #debt crises. Reforming the current G20 Common Framework is an essential step to break this cycle, says nonresident fellow Kamal Ramburuth. gsphub.org/publications...

🔄 Many countries in the #GlobalSouth are trapped in a debt cycle. For climate-vulnerable countries, the stakes are particularly high. Nonresident fellow Geneva Oliverie breaks down the priority reforms needed — and how the U.S. can help. gsphub.org/publications...

Why does debt recidivism persist in the #GlobalSouth? ➡️Financial support systems remain reactive, not proactive ➡️Debt restructurings are often too little, too late ➡️Adjustment is prioritized over transformation ➡️Climate vulnerability is a central driver of debt dynamics gsphub.org/publications...