Over the past three years of William Ruto’s presidency, Kenya has rapidly ascended into a more prominent role on the global stage. Under Ruto’s leadership, the East African country has undergone a significant rebranding, positioning itself as a nation focused … Continue reading
Tag: Haiti
How Regional Governmental Struggles Leave People Vulnerable to the Dangers of the Darién Gap
At around 100 kilometers long, the Darién Gap is a large stretch of treacherous terrain and the only interruption in the Pan-American Highway, which otherwise runs from the top of Alaska to the Southern tip of Argentina. Tall mountains, deep … Continue reading
A Solution to Haiti’s Gang Violence Crisis: The Promise and Peril of Foreign Intervention
A proposed solution to Haiti’s armed gang crisis is underway, but how effective will foreign intervention be? Countries such as Kenya and the United States are stepping up to help Haiti crackdown on the armed groups that have taken control … Continue reading
Crisis and Intervention: The Disastrous History of Foreign Interference in Haiti
In recent years, Haiti has endured crises at a level once thought inconceivable in the modern era. Fueled by political and economic turmoil, the nation has gone through widespread violence, dismay, and the effective collapse of its government. In 2018, … Continue reading
Le double jeu de la société Québécoise face à ses immigrants
Après la prise de pouvoir de Duvalier, on constate que la population haïtienne cherche à quitter l’île d’Hispaniola et se répartit dans un certain nombre de villes concentrées où la diaspora est déjà implantée telles que Miami, New York, Paris … Continue reading
Haïti: l’exploitation d’une nation
Depuis l’assassinat du président Haïtien Jovenel Moise le 7 juillet 2022, le gouvernement non-élu du premier ministre Ariel Henry réclame une intervention militaire étrangère pour lutter contre les gangs armés. Cependant, la population s’oppose à cette intervention par peur que … Continue reading
Haiti’s Political Crisis: How Constitutional Dispute is Fueling Conflict and Instability
President Moïse’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 16th marked the first official recognition of the political crisis which swept over Haiti at the start of the year. Escalation of the crisis over recent months has led to widespread civilian protests, increasingly violent repression by the Haitian National Police (PNH), a surge in crime rates across the country, and a destabilisation of authority.