LSE Global South Unit Media Appearances
Our Global South Unit experts are often asked for their expert analysis of global political and economic news and events. Here is a selection of their media appearances.
Radio & Television
Radio Francia Internacional (11 July 2016) ‘Theresa May, a un paso de ser la primera ministra del Brexit’. The interview can be found here.
NTN 24 (15 January 2016): ‘Hay panorama de crisis grande en América Latina’. The video can be found here.
7th December, 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez analyses the current state of affairs of the Mexican drug cartels for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. A podcast of the programme can be found here.
5th December, 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez critically discusses the agenda of the latest UNASUR summit in Ecuador for The Monocle Daily. A podcast of the program can be found here.
20th November, 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez analyses the current crisis in Mexico for the BBC World Service. A podcast of the programme can be found here.
19th September, 2014. Dr. Mendez analyzes the results of the Scottish referendum with one of the most important radio shows in Colombia, 'La W'. Dr. Mendez argues that the 'no' vote was mainly due to the high level of economic uncertainty for the Scottish people. A podcast of his insightful analysis can be found here (podcast in Spanish only).
2nd September 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez discusses the history and evolution of the FARC guerrilla movement in Colombia with The Globalist in London. The show focuses on global current affairs and is broadcasted worldwide.
7th August 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez critically discusses the inauguration ceremony of newly re-elected Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos with Monocle Radio in London. Dr. Méndez provides an interesting analysis of what we can expect from President Santos and what issues should be addressed during his time in office.
5th August, 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez appears on a documentary produced by Hispan TV (Iran) to discuss important issues around the controversial plans to construct a Sino-Nicaraguan interoceanic canal that would literally slice through Nicaragua to rival the Panama Canal. Dr. Mendez provides an excellent in-depth analysis that challenges the myths around the project. The documentary can be viewed here (documentary in Spanish only).
13th June 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez previews the Colombian Presidential election with The Monocle Daily. He discusses the possible challenges of a tight race and the implications of a second round of voting to elect the new President of Colombia. . He discusses the possible challenges of a tight race and the implications of a second round of voting to elect the new President of Colombia.
19th March, 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez discusses the major implications on the ousting of Bogota’s mayor with The Monocle Daily.
Print
El Correo (20 August, 2016). Gobierno actual puede traer grandes beneficios al país.The article can be found here.
El Peruano (15 August, 2016): Habrá más oportunidades para atraer inversiones. The article can be found here.
Agencia Andina de Noticias (14 August, 2016): Brexit abre "ventana" para atraer capitales del Reino Unido al Perú. The article can be found here.
Revista Gestión (11 August 2016): ¿Qué necesita el Perú para diversificar sus exportaciones? The article can be found here.
El Tiempo (13 July 2016): Las primeras e irritantes decisiones de Theresa May en Reino Unido. The article can be found here.
El Comercio (09 May 2016): Transformación de China trae una oportunidad para el Perú. The article can be found here.
El País (13 January 2016): Debemos generar modelos alternativos de gobernanza. The editorial can be found here.
El Comercio (12 January 2016): Hay nuevos poderes en el mundo que deben tener voz y voto.The article can be found here.
20th September, 2014. Dr. Alvaro Mendez comments on the increasing difficulties for Prime Minister David Cameron to fulfil his radical devolution commitment to Scotland on the wake of the 'NO' vote. His views appear in the main newspaper of Colombia, El Tiempo (article in Spanish only).
17th September, 2014. Dr. Mendez discusses the important implications of the Scottish referendum for the United Kingdom. His comments appear in the main newspaper of Colombia, El Tiempo (article in Spanish only)
16th September, 2014. Dr. Mendez highlights the important things that need to be known about the Scottish referendum. His comments appear in the main newspaper of Colombia, El Tiempo (article in Spanish only).
9th September, 2014. Dr. Méndez comments on the lobbying attempts in Scotland by Prime Minister David Cameron just a week ahead of the independence referendum. His views appear in the main newspaper of Colombia, El Tiempo (in Spanish only)
15th July, 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez analyses the appointment of Phillip Hammond as the new British Foreign Secretary. His comments appear on the most widely read newspaper of Colombia, El Tiempo (article in Spanish only).
23rd March, 2014. Dr. Álvaro Méndez discusses the rising political tensions between Russia and the West over Crimea. His comments appear on the most widely read newspaper of Colombia, El Tiempo (article in Spanish only).