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Le Vide du Leadership en Haïti et le Chemin Fragile vers l’Avenir : Une Responsabilité Partagée

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  Haiti’s Leadership Vacuum and the Fragile Path Forward: A Common Responsibility By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) In the unforgiving chaos of Port-au-Prince, where criminal gangs control more than 85% of the capital and even the Presidential Palace lies at the mercy of armed factions, Haiti is staring into the abyss of state collapse. The transitional Presidential Council (CPT), established in April 2024 as a last-ditch attempt to stabilize governance after Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s ouster, has so far failed to restore security, inspire confidence or exert authority. The result is a dangerous vacuum—a power void that criminal syndicates, mafia-linked politicians, and opportunistic foreign actors are racing to fill. As Haiti’s democratic institutions lie in ruins, and the US disengagement, CARICOM has emerged as one of the few credible regional actors willing to intervene. Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, now serving as CARICOM’s rotating chair, has taken...
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Le Coup d'Échecs Manqué de Trump : Pourquoi les Tarifs, la Tension et le Théâtre Ne Sauveront Pas l'Économie Américaine

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 Trump’s Doomed Chess Play: Why Tariffs, Tension, and Theater Won’t Save the American Economy By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Donald Trump has launched a second act on the global economic stage, and like any showman returning for an encore, he’s doubling down on his signature moves: tariffs, tough talk, and transactional diplomacy. His backers call it a 4D chess strategy designed to rebalance trade, revive American manufacturing, and reassert geopolitical dominance. But here’s the harsh truth: this is not chess. It’s checkers played on a chessboard—loud, disruptive, and ultimately self-defeating. The illusion of strategy can be persuasive. It’s easy to mistake confrontation for leadership, and economic pain for economic transformation. But for all the noise about "re-shoring" and "America First," Trump's economic playbook is more likely to trigger stagflation, global retaliation, and political blowback than a new industrial renaissance. Tariffs...
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Qui tire les ficelles des manifestations contre le CPT et le Premier ministre Didier Fils-Aimé ?

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  Who’s Pulling the Strings Behind Haiti’s Latest Unrest? By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Port-au-Prince, Haiti – April 3, 2025 . Haiti is once again at the edge of chaos. What began as a protest against surging gang violence and government ineffectiveness has now morphed into a politically charged movement threatening to upend the fragile transitional government. The latest wave of demonstrations, which turned violent outside the offices of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, has raised critical questions: Is this a genuine popular uprising, or is there a more calculated power play at work? As protesters clashed with police, gunfire erupted in the capital. Some demonstrators—many armed—called for the ousting of the CPT (Conseil Présidentiel de Transition), while others demanded the removal of Fils-Aimé, barely months into his tenure. But behind the smoke of burning tires and the chants of frustrated citizens, powerful political forces may be engineering a new b...
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L’Agenda Caché de Marco Rubio pour la Caraïbe et Haïti : Domination, Contrôle et Intérêts Stratégiques

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  Marco Rubio’s True Agenda for the Caribbean and Haiti: Power, Control, and Strategic Interests By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Introduction: A Diplomatic Show or a Strategic Power Play? U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent press availability with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston was framed as a reaffirmation of the strong U.S.-Jamaican alliance and a commitment to addressing pressing regional issues—most notably, the crisis in Haiti. But beneath the diplomatic niceties and policy jargon, Rubio’s statements reveal a far more calculated agenda for U.S. engagement in the Caribbean: a hardline approach that prioritizes strategic dominance, economic leverage, and controlled stability over genuine regional partnership. While the conversation covered economic cooperation, security collaboration, and foreign aid realignment, one key theme emerged—Washington is repositioning itself as the undisputed power broker in the region, dictating the term...
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The Relationship Between Secular and Emancipative Values and Economic Development: Insights from the World Values Survey

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 The Relationship Between Secular and Emancipative Values and Economic Development: Insights from the World Values Survey By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Introduction The intersection of cultural values and economic development has been a subject of extensive research in sociology, political science, and economics [1]. One of the prevailing theories suggests that secular values—representing rationality, scientific reasoning, and a diminished role of religion in governance—tend to correlate positively with GDP per capita. Additionally, emancipative values, which prioritize individual autonomy, gender equality, and democratic freedoms, also influence societal progress. This paper examines data from the World Values Survey (WVS) across 66 countries to analyze the relationship between secular and emancipative values and their potential implications for economic development[2]. Understanding Secular and Emancipative Values • Secular Values Index (sacsecval): Measures...
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Relations Haïti-États-Unis : Rencontre tendue à l’horizon entre Marco Rubio et le Président du CPT, Fritz Alphonse Jean

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  Haiti-USA relations: Tense meeting on the horizon between Marco Rubio and CPT President Fritz Alphonse Jean By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Introduction: A New Era of American Hard Power As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to meet Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) President Fritz Jean in Jamaica, the political atmosphere could hardly be more tense. Just days before the meeting, Rubio made it abundantly clear that the Biden-era diplomacy of quiet engagement and multilateralism is over. In a statement reflecting the aggressive posture of the Trump administration’s America First doctrine, Rubio declared: “We will continue to cancel the visas of those whose presence or activities have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for our country. And we will continue to use every legal means available to remove alien enemies.” [1] For Haiti—a country already suffocating under political instability, gang violence, and a collapsing...
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