Category: Latin America
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The U.S.-Mexico Border: A Complex Landscape of Migration, Security, and Economic Interdependence By Anne, Pulitzer-winning Journalist on Geopolitics and Foreign Relations Introduction The U.S.-Mexico border, a nearly 2,000-mile line stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, is one of the world’s most dynamic and contentious frontiers. It divides two countries with deeply…
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Argentina vs. the United Kingdom: The Falklands Conflict and a Longstanding Dispute Introduction The conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands (known as “Islas Malvinas” in Argentina) is one of the most enduring territorial disputes of modern times. Situated in the South Atlantic, these remote islands are home to fewer than…
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Venezuela: Crisis, Resilience, and the Fight for a Democratic Future Introduction Venezuela, a country rich in natural resources and once one of Latin America’s wealthiest nations, now stands as a case study in economic collapse, political repression, and humanitarian crisis. Over the past two decades, Venezuela has shifted from a booming oil economy to a…
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Haiti and the Dominican Republic: A Tale of Two Nations on One Island Introduction On the island of Hispaniola, two nations share a single border yet occupy vastly different worlds. Haiti and the Dominican Republic, divided by history, language, and culture, reflect a complex relationship forged by colonization, political strife, and socioeconomic divides. Although they…
Apocalypse Now Threedux: World War Thr33 