Author: Artur Rath
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Haiti’s Endless Crisis
-Haiti’s complex security crisis has worsened since 2024. -Evolving battlefield dynamics threaten greater gang control and violence. -Political externalities endanger Haiti’s economy and political legitimacy.
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The End of an Era
How does the new U.S. National Security Strategy reshape American global engagement and regional priorities under an “America First” framework? The NSS limits global leadership, revives the Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere, makes European security conditional, favors deterrence in Asia, and focuses on resources and trade in Africa. Overall, it marks a return to…
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ICE-ing Out Immigration
– Trump’s second-term immigration policies reflect intensified enforcement, provoked legal challenges, and spurned debates over constitutional and civil rights – Increased deportations have had severe domestic consequences, provoking widespread protests, state defiance, and raising alarm in US immigrant communities – Regional impacts have been felt on neighbouring countries like Canada, Mexico, and El Salvador while…
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Bukele’s El Salvador
How has President Bukele’s approach to violent crime affected regional crime (and his popularity)? Despite criticism from human rights groups, homicide continue dropping, and Bukele’s popularity is soaring. Bukele’s “mano dura” approach to violent crime, immigration, and democracy are an inspiration to conservatives across the Americas.
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Cuba at Crossroads
1. How the current economic crisis affects the international relations of Cuba. 2. The Cuban regime is facing a major crisis that could potentially undermine its grip on the island. 3. Cuba needs to rely on foreign powers such as Russia to maintain the status quo.
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The Arctic
Melting Arctic ice drives competition; Russia gains, Canada and the U.S. cooperate but clash.