This report offers an assessment of the depth, breadth, and comparative nature of China’s direct climate cooperation with the Caribbean from 2013 to 2023.
On July 1, 2025, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a public panel on the U.S.–Caribbean relationship.
The event will examine how recent shifts in U.S. policy on foreign assistance, trade, and migration could reshape relations with the Caribbean. Speakers will address shared security challenges, energy opportunities in Guyana and Suriname, and rising geopolitical competition in the region. The discussion will highlight pathways for the United States to deepen cooperation with Caribbean partners amid evolving regional dynamics.
Dr. Rebecca Bill Chavez, president and CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke with CNN This Morning to discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to the Caribbean.
The Trump administration should seize this moment to make this the “Year of the Caribbean” — not through foreign aid cuts or punitive measures, but by advancing a robust, positive agenda that enhances U.S. security.
On January 30, 2025, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the online discussion “Tracking China-Caribbean Relations, New Tools and Takeaways,” in partnership with the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) to explore the evolving nature of Chinese engagement in the Caribbean and to introduce a new analytical resource, CAPRI’s China-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Portal.
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Trinidad and Tobago’s state of emergency over rising organized crime activity.
On January 30, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Asia & Latin America Program is pleased to partner with the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) to publicly launch CAPRI’s new China-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Portal, an online tool that monitors and measures Chinese trade, aid, and diplomacy across nine CARICOM countries and in five economic sectors.
On September 19, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue released the report “Building Climate Justice and Equity: Recommendations from Caribbean Partners on PACC 2030.” This report, authored by Caribbean scholar Dr. Stacy-ann Robinson, integrates the viewpoints of the Citizen Advisory Group on PACC 2030, evaluating the initiative’s current effectiveness and outlining a strategic plan for future policy enhancements in the Caribbean.
To better understand the role of Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad & Tobago both globally and in the Caribbean, the Inter-American Dialogue convened a group of experts as part of the event Caribbean Energy Synergies.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
