The fates of the United States and the Caribbean are inextricably linked. Sometimes referred to as the United States’ “third border,” the Caribbean faces security challenges—such as the illicit drug trade, firearms trafficking, irregular migration, and the crisis in Haiti—that also directly impact the United States.
At the same time, the Caribbean holds immense energy potential, particularly in Guyana and Suriname, which is vital to both regional and U.S. security. Private investors are backing alternative energy projects across the region, while local leaders are working to enhance the islands’ resilience to future natural disasters. Meanwhile, China and Taiwan continue to compete for influence in the Caribbean.
Against this backdrop, major shifts in U.S. policy on foreign assistance, trade, and migration, among other areas, have the potential to reset U.S.–Caribbean relations. This conversation will explore what these changes could mean for partnerships between our countries.
Join the Inter-American Dialogue on Tuesday, July 1, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET for a timely discussion on the future of U.S.–Caribbean relations.
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SPEAKERS
JACQUELINE CHARLES
Caribbean Correspondent, Miami Herald
AMBASSADOR BRIAN A. NICHOLS
Former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs
AMBASSADOR SARAH-ANN LYNCH
Former U.S. Ambassador to Guyana and Senior Advisor, Dinámica Americas
MODERATOR
ERIC JACOBSTEIN
Senior Fellow, Inter-American Dialogue and Founder and Principal, Puentes Global Advisory
