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BY Malise Omoloye, 4:02am January 02, 2026,

How Mia Mottley Is Rewriting the Caribbean’s Global Influence

by Malise Omoloye, 4:02am January 02, 2026,

Mia Mottley’s global leadership is quietly reshaping power dynamics across the Global South. In this episode, Sandra Babu-Boateng examines how the Barbados prime minister has emerged as one of the most influential voices on climate justice, debt reform, and development finance, pushing small states to the center of global decision-making. While major media attention remains fixed on traditional powers, Mottley’s diplomacy highlights a deeper, under-reported shift: influence is no longer reserved for size or military strength, but for clarity, coalition-building, and moral authority.

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Last Edited by:Malise Omoloye Updated: January 2, 2026

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