Resource Nationalism Rising with Copper Prices? Expert Analysis with Francisco Monaldi
Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, examines resource nationalism, its cyclical drivers, recent policy examples such as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s concentrate export ban, trends in Latin America, community relations, the limits of U.S. critical-minerals policy, international arbitration, and practical implications for companies and investors.
August 17, 2026
