116 - Haiti: Cauldron of the Caribbean

As Haiti grapples with an unprecedented crisis, the spectre of state collapse under the weight of rampant gang violence has cast a long shadow over its future. The Caribbean nation, once a beacon of freedom and resistance, now finds itself mired in a power struggle that pits armed gangs against each other in a bid for dominance of the nation, leaving civilians caught in the crossfire. Amid this chaos, the international community watches with bated breath as plans for an intervention loom on the horizon, sparking debates on sovereignty, the efficacy of foreign assistance, and the potential for lasting peace. Yet, the success of such an intervention hinges on a myriad of factors, including the willingness of local actors to cooperate and the ability of external forces to navigate the complex socio-political terrain of Haiti. With the stakes higher than ever, the question remains: Can the proposed intervention quell the violence and restore stability to this beleaguered nation, or will the chaos simply continue? To answer that, we turn to our panel of experts:

On the panel this week:

- Marlene L. Daut (Yale Uni.)

- Jess DiPierro Obert (Investigative Journalist)

- Evan Ellis (US Army War College)

- Chris Sabatini (Chatham House)

Intro - 00:00

PART 1 - 02:47

PART 2 - 20:37

PART 3 - 35:52

PART 4 - 52:17

Outro - 1:10:56

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