Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Population
104K
GDP
$950M
Capital
Kingstown
Government
Parliamentary constitutional...
At a Glance
Human Development
0.7
HDI (0-1)
Democracy
7.2
EIU (0-10)
Press Freedom
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RSF score
Corruption
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TI CPI (0-100)
Innovation
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GII score
Happiness
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WHR (0-10)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a multi-island state in the eastern Caribbean that has punched far above its weight in international diplomacy. It served on the UN Security Council in 2020-2021 -- the smallest nation ever to do so -- and used the platform to advocate for multilateralism, small state representation, and climate action.
The country is vulnerable to both volcanic activity (La Soufriere erupted explosively in April 2021) and hurricanes. This dual vulnerability, combined with its Security Council experience, makes Saint Vincent and the Grenadines a uniquely credible voice on climate, disaster resilience, and small-state security.
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As Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you are the smallest country to have served on the UN Security Council -- an extraordinary achievement. Use this credential to demonstrate that small states can contribute meaningfully to international peace and security.
Your non-aligned stance allows you to work with diverse partners: Western democracies, ALBA states, and the non-aligned movement. The 2021 volcanic eruption, layered on COVID-19, is a powerful example of cascading crises hitting small vulnerable states.
Coordinate with OECS and CARICOM partners. Take principled positions on Palestine, Cuba, and climate that reflect the Global South perspective. Your Security Council experience gives you unusual procedural knowledge -- use it to mentor other small-state delegations.
Foreign Policy
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines maintains an active and principled foreign policy, often taking positions independent of larger Western powers. It has supported Palestinian statehood and voted against US positions on Cuba. Its time on the Security Council elevated its diplomatic profile significantly.
The country is active in CARICOM, the OECS, AOSIS, and ALBA, reflecting a non-aligned approach that balances relationships with Western development partners, Venezuela (through Petrocaribe), and Cuba.