Lithium Rising: The Race for Critical Minerals
Dr. Samuel George examines how powerful nations are maneuvering for control, and how local communities are fighting for a stake in the new green economy. This is more than a policy report—it's a vivid, human-centered exploration of the communities, politics, and power plays behind the battery revolution.
Samuel George
Director, BFNA Documentaries
Samuel George is the Bertelsmann Foundation’s Director of BFNA Documentaries. Since joining Bertelsmann Foundation in 2012, his work has focused on economics, politics, the digital revolution, and daily life with a specific emphasis on where these issues intersect.
His multimedia approach features documentary film, animated video, and written analysis. Samuel’s documentaries bring viewers up close and personal to people and communities facing the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, offering candid perspectives that allow viewers to draw their own conclusions. Samuel’s written work has also sought to highlight global crossroads. His publications investigate the global impact of the digital revolution, arguing that a successful digital transition requires an inclusive conversation. This work builds upon previous research that contextualized trends in emerging markets, while underscoring the importance of international economics to the transatlantic community.
Samuel is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington.