A dark day for American democracy
As the United States raggedly marches toward the January 20th inauguration, politicians and media pundits have, ironically, likened the tumultuous transition of power to “banana republics.”
Damage control
Colombian support for President Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential election threatens to stain the U.S.-Colombia relationship. The task now will be to undertake a full-blown exercise in damage control.
Will a Trump or Biden victory make a difference for the English-speaking Caribbean?
Bipartisan congressional policy has driven U.S. strategy in the English-speaking Caribbean during the 21st century and the pillars of the Caribbean 2020 Strategy are unlikely to change no matter the outcome of the elections.
A promotion for Trump’s man at the OAS: What Carlos Trujillo’s nomination means for U.S.-Latin American relations
As Carlos Trujillo’s nomination to head Western Hemisphere Affairs moves ahead in the senate, what does this mean for U.S.-Latin American relations?
Trump administration reverses visa restrictions for international students
Eight days after announcing a directive to strip international students of their F-1 visas, the Trump administration backs down following national scrutiny.
New Cuba bill puts a strain on U.S.-Caribbean relations
A new bill introduced by three Republican Senators has put Caribbean states in the line of fire as lawmakers look to advance U.S. policy toward Cuba.
Reflections for the Army from a year at the State Department
After a year as part of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff, Evan Ellis details his time at state, and recounts the uncomfortable sense that the department was not achieving significant advancements in U.S. policy goals.
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?
What John Bolton’s memoir tells us about Trump and Venezuela
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s memoir confirms the worst suspicions about President Trump’s policy on Venezuela.
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.”