Tag: foreign policy analysis
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U.S. Exits 66 International Organizations in Broad Retreat from Global Cooperation
Introduction: A sweeping U.S. withdrawal signals a shift in global engagement The Trump administration announced a controversial plan to withdraw from approximately 66 international organizations, including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the international climate-change framework that governs negotiations under the United Nations. The decision underscores a broader pivot away from multilateral cooperation that…
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What a US Plan to Capture Maduro Would Involve: A Reality Check
Important note on sources Recently circulating reports about a supposed U.S. plan to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have caused a stir. At this time, there is no independently verified, publicly confirmed evidence that such an operation occurred. This article examines the claims as a hypothetical scenario, outlines how a mission of this nature would…
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U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Brief History
Introduction: A long arc of influence The United States has a long, controversial history of involvement in the Latin American and Caribbean region. From the early rhetoric of the Monroe Doctrine to the high-takes political and military actions of the 20th century, U.S. policy toward its southern neighbors has often pursued security, economic interests, and…
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A Century and a Half of U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Historical Overview
Introduction: A regional pattern with lasting consequences The United States has long engaged with Latin America and the Caribbean in ways that extend beyond diplomacy, economics, and cultural exchange. From the early roots of the Monroe Doctrine to 21st-century pressure campaigns, U.S. policy toward its southern neighbors has often centered on security, influence, and access…