Georges Fauriol
April 2, 2021
Beyond earthquake headlines: Political crisis in Haiti
While this democratic crisis unfolds, the Haitian people also find themselves in a humanitarian crisis. Schools have closed not just due to COVID-19, but to safeguard students and teachers from rampant violent crimes and kidnappings. In addition, 40 percent of the population is food insecure.
admin
February 10, 2021
Good governance and corruption in the Caribbean: the Haitian challenge
Poor governance, systemic corruption, and mounting injustices have left Haitians with little to show since the massive 2010 post-earthquake response.
Georges Fauriol
October 1, 2020
COVID-19, the Caribbean and what comes next
From positive forecasts to shrinking economies, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on the Caribbean. How will the region recover?
Scott B. MacDonald
July 2, 2020
Haiti 2020: A long hot summer
This will be a long summer for Haiti. Three baskets of overlapping crisis points, if merged, will lead to the proverbial “perfect storm.”
Georges Fauriol
June 25, 2020
Guyana’s final hurdle
With the electoral crisis nearing its end, things appeared to be heading in the right direction for Guyana. But recent statements from the APNU+AFC coalition put the entire process at risk.
Wazim Mowla
June 11, 2020
Biden shares foreign policy plans during New York City campaign stop
On July 11th, presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden shared his foreign policy plans, geared toward restoring the American democratic vision and its future in the 21st century. Latin America was mentioned, but barely.
Victoria Gaytan
July 12, 2019
Put your money where your mouth is: The Trump Administration in the Caribbean
The U.S. must recognize the role of China and Venezuela in the Caribbean and develop policies that compete with these rivals rather than simply telling the Caribbean to get in line with U.S. objectives.
admin
March 28, 2019
Is Haiti Unraveling?
Popular protests are rocking Haiti’s government, and have included allegations of an assassination attempt against the president. Some see Venezuela’s fingerprints on parts of the unrest.
Georges Fauriol
February 15, 2019
Is it time for a Caribbean Basin Initiative 2.0?
Recent U.S. involvement in the Caribbean Basin has been defined by Whac-A-Mole-like reactionary policy. It’s time for a new coherent strategy for security and development in the Caribbean.
Georges Fauriol
January 24, 2019