The pathway toward Haitian political and economic development continues to be paved with good intentions. But the dynamics of Haiti policy are at the mercy of competing, residual policies in the world and in the region.
Haiti: Electing a president is not the same as governing
By Georges Fauriol /
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
The Dominican Republic: Security challenges, government responses and recommendations for the U.S.
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The upcoming withdrawal of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Haiti (MINUSTAH) threatens to add to the security, crime and drug trafficking challenges the Dominican Republic already faces. Here’s how the U.S. can help.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Fourth of July: Remembering what America is all about
Diplomatic relations are key to achieving major foreign policy and national security goals. This Fourth of July we take a look back at U.S. relations with Latin America.
Just the Facts
Secretary-of-State-designate Rex Tillerson’s confirmation answers on Latin America policy
Here is the text of the written answers on U.S. policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean Rex Tillerson submitted to the Senate for his confirmation hearing. The answers cover Mexico, the Colombia peace process, the opening to Cuba and human rights, and political prisoners in Venezuela, among other topics.
LGBT Rights
The 2016 top 10 LGBT stories from Latin America and the Caribbean
By Javier Corrales /
This was the year of “politicized backlash” against LGBT rights and tolerance. And yet, the region continued to make enormous strides in the rights and visibility of the LGBT+ community.
Democracy & Elections
Haiti policy: Now for something completely different
By Georges Fauriol /
With Haiti stuck in yet another election impasse, it’s time to re-evaluate and re-orient U.S. policy toward the beleaguered island nation. The first step is requiring Haiti’s political class to take more responsibility.
Democracy & Elections
Liberated Haiti: thirty years after Duvalier
By Robert Maguire /
Thirty years after the Jean-Claude Duvalier fled Haiti, the Caribbean island country has been plagued by political upheaval, autocracy, and corruption. Now, though, after yet another electoral debacle, the international community has a rare opportunity to support the Haitian people, rather than an imperfect, temporary way out of a crisis.
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