Is war looming between the United States and Venezuela? The question has gained traction following a sharp escalation, with the U.S. deploying warships, a nuclear submarine, and fighter jets to the Caribbean, citing anti-drug trafficking operations, alongside skirmishes with Venezuelan aircraft.

The recent political unrest in Haiti is not surprising. Rather, it is linked to deep historical roots and political transformations that ultimately led to gangs controlling the levers of power in a large way.