THE BIG QUESTION is a new multimedia project on the World Policy Blog. Every week, our editorial team will investigate a pressing global question, provide context and analysis, and feature answers from internationally renowned experts. Today, THE BIG QUESTION looks at Bolivia’s potential role as a global supplier of lithium.
Formatted and written by our editorial assistants, Samuel Breidbart and Rhonda Shafei
Further reading:
For All the Lithium in Bolivia, News and Observer
In Bolivia, Untapped Bounty Meets Nationalism, The New York Times
For Lithium Car Batteries, Bolivia Is in the Driver’s Seat, Time
Bolivia’s Native Peoples Poised to Win New Rights, McClatchy