White Gold

Lithium, Power, and the Andes

By Samuel George
22min2026
Latin American LithiumCritical MineralsMining and Human RightsIndigenous Communities

In Bolivia and Chile, at the lithium-rich heart of Latin America, a global mining boom is accelerating as demand for electric vehicle batteries fuels a scramble for critical minerals—raising urgent questions about power, profit, Indigenous lands, and the true cost of clean energy.

About the Film

Middle East diplomacy, democratic reform, and leadership in Jordan. In this episode of Leadership in Action, Marwan Muasher recounts his journey from student and journalist to senior diplomat and reformer, offering an insider’s view of Jordan’s evolving role in regional and global affairs. Reflecting on his years as Jordan’s first ambassador to Israel and later as foreign minister, Muasher shares lessons in negotiation, leadership, and moral conviction drawn from decades in public service. His reflections illuminate how individuals can navigate political complexity and remain true to their principles even amid profound regional change.

Leadership in Action Marwan Muasher