Commentary and public engagement.
Media appearances, remarks, and perspectives from the principals of Global Frontier Advisors.
David Kol Attends LIMEC 2026: Liberia’s Mining and Energy Future
David Kol, GFA Partner, attended LIMEC 2026, the inaugural Liberia International Mining & Energy Conference in Monrovia, where government, industry and investors met to discuss the future of Liberia's mining and energy sectors, from iron ore and gold to critical minerals.
LIMEC 2026 — Liberia International Mining & Energy ConferenceAmbassador James Story Speaks at the Atlantic Council: Brazil After the Runoff
Ambassador James Story, GFA Partner and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, joined an Atlantic Council panel on the Brazil runoff, assessing the results, the priorities facing the next government and the outlook for U.S.-Brazil relations.
Atlantic Council — Adrienne Arsht Latin America CenterAmbassador James Story on The Future of GovCon: Rebuilding Venezuela
Ambassador James Story, GFA Partner and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, joined The Future of GovCon podcast to discuss rebuilding Venezuela, lessons from Plan Colombia and how government contractors should approach Latin America and critical minerals.
The Future of GovCon (YouTube)Lt. Gen. David Bellon Moderates Capital Panel at North America Critical Minerals Summit
Lt. Gen. David Bellon (USMC, Ret.), GFA Managing Partner, moderated the "Where Capital Is Going Next" panel at the North America Critical Minerals Summit, examining financing for battery metals processing and early-stage exploration across the critical minerals supply chain.
North America Critical Minerals Summit — "Where Capital Is Going Next" PanelAmbassador James Story on NPR: The State Department and U.S. Diplomacy
Ambassador James Story, GFA Partner and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, joined NPR's Joel Rose to examine the current state of the State Department, including diplomatic staffing and the role of ambassadors in regional engagement.
NPR — All Things ConsideredAmbassador James Story Analyzes Venezuela’s Political and Economic Crossroads
Ambassador James Story joined César Miguel Rondón to examine Venezuela's current trajectory nine months into its economic transition, drawing on his firsthand diplomatic experience in the region.
César Miguel Rondón (YouTube)Ambassador James Story on Chinese Influence in Venezuela: AAD’s “Can We Keep Up?” Podcast
Ambassador James Story joined the American Academy of Diplomacy's new "Can We Keep Up?" podcast series to discuss the security implications of growing Chinese influence over military hardware in Venezuela, drawing on his experience as former U.S. Ambassador to the country.
American Academy of Diplomacy — "Can We Keep Up?" podcastOpinion | The U.S. drone strike in Venezuela
Ambassador James Story (Ret.), Partner at Global Frontier Advisors, published a new op-ed in MS NOW on the evolving U.S. approach to security in the Western Hemisphere.
MS NOWLt. Gen. Bellon briefs CalPERS on Middle East geopolitical risk
Partner Dave Bellon met with the CalPERS Board of Administration to discuss geopolitical risk and its implications for institutional capital allocation.
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