Adrift in the Caribbean: Haiti and the international community
The international community’s role in Haiti is adrift. None of this is going to end well.
Una hoja de ruta para la crisis de gobernanza de Haití
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.
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.
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?
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.