Americas
North and South American security, political instability, defense policy, and regional conflict dynamics.
60 Dispatches
Greenland's Strategic Value in the New Arctic Cold War
Explore why Greenland is the ultimate geopolitical prize. Discover the strategic value of its untapped resources and military importance in the Arctic.
Haiti's Gangs Seek Political Power Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Gang leader Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier aims to turn Viv Ansanm into a political party as Haiti faces state collapse and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Haiti Has Collapsed: What Happens Next?
Haiti has undergone full state collapse. How gangs seized power, why the government crumbled, and what options remain for the Western hemisphere.
Haiti's Unnoticed Collapse: From Gang Violence to Open Civil War
Discover how Haiti's crisis has escalated from isolated gang violence into a devastating civil war, forcing mass displacement and widespread famine.
Maduro's Capture and the End of Post-Cold War Global Norms
The unilateral US capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro shatters decades of global norms, rewriting the rules of regime change and multipolar geopolitics.
Putin's Death and the Future of Global Flashpoints
Analyze the potential fallout of Vladimir Putin's death, the hidden dynamics of the Sudan civil war, and the next targets of Russian military aggression.
Are U.S. Caribbean Operations Committing War Crimes Off Venezuela?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon face bipartisan backlash over alleged double-tap strikes on incapacitated targets in the Caribbean Sea.
Is Venezuela on the Brink of Revolution After Stolen Election?
Venezuela's stolen 2024 election sparked mass protests. Can Maduro cling to power, or will people power unseat him? Analysis of the crisis and its
Ecuador's Gangster Insurgency: The Endless Cartel War
Explore how Ecuador’s state of internal armed conflict against powerful drug cartels is spiraling into a devastating, Mexico-style national security
El Salvador's Ticking Time Bombs: The Hidden Costs of Bukele's Gang War
President Nayib Bukele achieved historic drops in El Salvador's murder rate, but secret gang pacts and extreme mass incarceration threaten regional
Mexico Burns: Gen Z Protests Spread Fast Amid Rising Cartel Violence
Widespread Gen Z protests have erupted across Mexico following the assassinations of local leaders, heavily challenging President Sheinbaum's security
The Spanish-American War: Rise of a New Global Power
The Spanish-American War of 1898 marked a pivotal transformation in American foreign policy and global standing. What began as public outrage over Spanish