Still Lonely After All These Years? Contemporary Development in the “Three Guianas” (original) (raw)

Changes in internal, regional, and global contexts are prompting new patterns of development and engagement with the world in the three Guianas. The paper argues for a new research agenda that views these territories as distinct lenses through which to examine various dimensions of contemporary globalization. It emphasizes their historical isolation yet highlights emerging connections, particularly with China and European nations, revealing complex dynamics between local identities and global influences.