The Challenges of Haiti's Future: Implications for U.S. Policy and Strategy

Abstract

This monograph analyzes United States' foreign policy objectives and strategy as applied to the country of Haiti. Specific emphasis is placed upon the events, policies, and actions which led to the 1994 United Nations-sanctioned military intervention, Operation Uphold Democracy. It then transitions to a present-day analysis of Haiti through the lens of the economic, diplomatic, and military elements of power. The paper concludes with some lessons learned and policy recommendations, all offered as possible solutions to assist in Haiti's on-going economic and political struggle. Unfortunately, Haiti's immediate future is quite bleak. Unless President Aristide can establish internal security, implement meaningful political reforms, and resurrect the dormant economy, the prospects for Haiti remain dim. So far, President Aristide has proven incapable of providing the requisite leadership necessary to make a difference.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401882

Entities

People

  • J. M. Simmons

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Human Population
  • Judiciary
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Police
  • Political Systems
  • Security
  • Societies
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies