Averting Continuation of Failed U.S. Policy with Haiti
Abstract
U.S. policy, and indeed the world's policy, towards Haiti has not reversed that island-nation's long-term trends of abject poverty, failed economy, widespread corruption, illiteracy, unsustainable population growth, and dysfunctional law enforcement, judicial, and political systems. Past short-term solutions with limited objectives have not appreciably alleviated Haiti's long-standing problems. Both the international community and the Haitian people, have focused their expectations on quick solutions. However, the United States should develop a long-term policy toward Haiti to change long-standing and well-ingrained problems. Haiti needs increased foreign assistance to remedy the short falls in her educational, judicial, political, economic, agricultural, and environmental problems. This study analyzes past and present U.S. policy and proposes changes to policy and strategy that in the long-term will not only prove more effective, but also less costly by eliminating the necessity of periodic military involvements in Haiti. Only through such long-term commitment can a truly democratic Haiti become a self-sufficient and responsible member of the world community.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391142
Entities
People
- Jonathan E. Loesch
Organizations
- United States Army War College