Why a Guyana-Venezuela Alliance is the World’s Next Energy Superpower eyesonguyana The transition in Caracas hasn’t just silenced the drums of war in the Essequibo; it has opened the door to a “Power Couple” dynamic that could rewrite the global energy map. If Secretary Marco Rubio’s vision of a self-funded Venezuela comes to pass, the…
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Why Guyana’s ‘Sweet’ Advantage Still Troubles Venezuela’s Heavy Recovery eyesonguyana While Marco Rubio’s plan to unlock Venezuela’s 300 billion barrels of oil could flood the market, Guyana isn’t waving the white flag just yet. In the world of energy, volume is a headline, but quality is the bottom line. As Venezuela begins its long walk…
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Why Venezuela’s Rise is Guyana’s Ultimate Security Win—and Toughest Economic Test eyesonguyana The removal of the previous regime in Caracas has done more than just shift the internal politics of Venezuela; it has sent shockwaves across the border into Georgetown. For the Republic of Guyana, the “Black Gold” revolution in Venezuela is a double-edged sword…
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Rubio Proclaims the End of the ‘Stolen Oil’ Era and the Rebirth of a Latin Titan eyesonguyana The halls of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have seen their share of geopolitical theater, but few moments in the opening weeks of 2026 have carried the weight of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s latest testimony. For a…
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An opinion piece on behalf of Suriname by Anton JieSamFoek As the world searches for ways to confront the climate crisis, one conclusion is becoming unavoidable: cutting emissions alone will not be enough. Climate science is clear. Alongside rapid emissions reductions, we must also remove carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. What has gone up must…
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Guyana’s Oil Fortune and Venezuela’s Fury in Trump’s Crosshairs eyesonguyana Donald Trump’s escalating campaign against Venezuelan drug cartels could reshape the geopolitical chessboard of northern South America, with Guyana standing at the crossroads of opportunity and risk. The combination of U.S. military pressure on Venezuela and Guyana’s booming oil discoveries in the disputed Essequibo region…
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And Namibia Now Looks to Guyana eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, July 14th 2025– When East Timor became independent in 2002, it faced a major challenge: how to manage its vast offshore oil and gas reserves without falling into the familiar traps of corruption, waste, and inequality. The country’s leaders made an unusual move. Instead of turning to former…
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Suriname and the Future of the Global South By Anton JieSamFoek eyesonsuriname In The Future of History, political philosopher Francis Fukuyama raises a pivotal question: Can societies achieve prosperity and democracy without first building a strong, legitimate state? This question strikes at the heart of the challenges facing many nations in the Global South—Suriname among them. Suriname…
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More than three quarters of the Education Budget eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, July 7th 2025– Direct costs of crime in 2022 reached 3.44% of the region’s GDP, or so says the IDB study. It also says that the cost of crime is equivalent to 78% of the public budget for education, double the public budget for social assistance and 12…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, July 5th, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Brazil has reportedly mobilized 20,000 troops to its northern frontier, responding to growing concerns over Venezuelan military activity near the border. While official sources deny a direct invasion, the deployment signals a serious shift in Brazil’s defense posture—and a warning to Caracas.…
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