Americas
North and South American security, political instability, defense policy, and regional conflict dynamics.
56 Dispatches
The US Has Cut Off Venezuelan Oil: How Trump's Reversal Could Devastate Caracas
How Trump's withdrawal of Biden-era oil licences, the green transition, and a looming glut threaten Venezuela's petrostate economy and its dirtiest crude.
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.
Guerrilla War Erupts on Colombia-Venezuela Border: ELN's Catatumbo Offensive
ELN launches full-scale assault in Catatumbo killing 100+ and displacing 20,000. Analysis of the conflict, Venezuelan involvement theory, and government re
Joe Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: The Tarnished Record of America's 46th President
A region-by-region assessment of Joe Biden's foreign policy, from the Afghanistan withdrawal and Ukraine to the Middle East, China, Haiti, and Africa.
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.
Conflicts to Watch in 2026: The World's Flashpoints Go Hot
A region-by-region forecast of 2026's most dangerous flashpoints, from Venezuela and Ecuador to Syria, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
Costa Rica's Escalating Security Crisis: The New Cartel Battleground
Once a peaceful ecotourism oasis, Costa Rica is facing a historic surge in cartel-driven violence, mirroring the early stages of Ecuador's security
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.
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
Is Kenya's Haiti Intervention in Danger of Falling Apart?
This analysis examines Is Kenya's Haiti Intervention in Danger of Falling Apart? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments u
Canadian Defense Spending Is a Joke. Here's How to Fix It.
Canada's military faces a recruitment crisis, aging hardware, and budget cuts. An analysis of what went wrong and how specialization could offer a way
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.