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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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La perversion d’Haïti : l’alliance mafieuse-politique veut Sauver les Terroristes

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  Haiti's Perversion: The Mafia-Political Alliance Fighting to Save the Terrorists By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Port-au-Prince, March 2025 – The air is thick with fear and smoke. The government, for the first time in years, has taken the fight directly to the heart of the terrorist gangs that have held Haiti hostage. Explosive drone strikes have rained down on the strongholds of Viv Ansanm, a coalition of armed groups responsible for thousands of deaths, kidnappings, and the forced displacement of over a million citizens. But just as Haiti inches toward a breakthrough, a familiar enemy resurfaces—not just the gangs, but their hidden allies in the political class, desperate to reclaim control. The panicked response from certain well-connected figures within Haiti’s corrupt political elite is more revealing than any press conference. These individuals—who have long thrived on the chaos of a collapsed state—are now scrambling to destabilize the CPT and the governm...
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Des sanctions sans effet : Pourquoi les mesures internationales contre les élites haïtiennes échouent

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  Sanctions Without Teeth: Why International Measures Against Haiti’s Elites Are Failing By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Introduction: The Paradox of Sanctions Former Haitian President Michel Martelly, despite being under international sanctions for alleged human rights violations and connections to gang violence, was recently seen freely attending church with his wife in Miami. For a man supposedly condemned by the global community, his public appearance is a stark reminder of just how ineffective sanctions have been in altering the political landscape in Haiti. The failure to enforce these sanctions raises an uncomfortable question: Are international measures against Haiti’s corrupt elites simply symbolic? While Canada, the U.S., and the European Union have sanctioned dozens of individuals for their alleged roles in fueling Haiti’s descent into chaos, the sanctioned figures continue to operate with impunity. Sanctions, once thought to be a tool for accountabilit...
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La Guerre Totale Contre les Gangs : L’ONU Fait-elle le Jeu des Terroristes en Haïti ?

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  Total War Against Gangs: Is the UN Playing into the Hands of Terrorists in Haiti? By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Francais suit) As Haiti plunges deeper into crisis, with terrorist gangs controlling vast portions of the capital and brutalizing civilians daily, the United Nations has chosen to focus its ire not on the criminals, but on the Haitian government's use of explosive drones. According to Roudy Thomas, anchor of « Se sa nou vle » radio show, the UN has requested the Haitian government to immediately suspend the use of explosive drones against gangs [1]. This stance is not only hypocritical—it is an outright affront to Haiti’s sovereignty, its right to self-defense, and the fundamental principle of self-determination. A Nation at War, Abandoned by the International Community For years, Haiti has pleaded for international intervention as its capital, Port-au-Prince, fell under the control of well-armed gangs terrorizing its population. The Multinational Security Support ...
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La Guerre d’Haïti Contre le Terrorisme : La Bataille pour les Esprits et le Territoire

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  Haiti’s War Against Terror: The Battle for Minds and Territory By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Francais suit) Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Haiti’s war against terror is no longer just a military confrontation—it is a psychological battle for the very soul of the nation. After years of unchecked gang rule, the government “Task-Force” under Prime Minister Didier Fils-Aimé and the CPT has escalated its response, deploying kamikaze drones and launching an all-out counteroffensive [1,2]. But beyond firepower, the real fight is about perception, legitimacy, and control over the hearts and minds of the Haitian people. A Nation Under Psychological Siege For too long, Haiti’s 11 million citizens have lived in a state of learned helplessness, trapped by a cycle of violence where criminal syndicates operate as de facto rulers. Over 5,600 people have been murdered, more than a million displaced, and the capital remains a fragmented war zone, where gangs like Viv Ansanm, 5 segond, 400 Mawozo, a...
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Haïti entre les États-Unis, la Chine et Taïwan : pion ou acteur stratégique ?

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  Haiti Between the US, China, and Taiwan: A Pawn or a Strategic Player? By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) As the United States dismantles its foreign aid mechanisms under the Trump administration, the global balance of power is shifting. The suspension of USAID, Washington’s primary vehicle for development assistance, has left many vulnerable nations in limbo—including Haiti [1]. While this move signals a broader retrenchment of American engagement, it also creates an opening for new actors, particularly China, to expand their influence in the Caribbean. For Haiti, a country with long-standing economic struggles and deep-rooted institutional weaknesses, the moment demands a radical rethink of its foreign policy. No longer can Haiti afford to be a passive player, caught in the tug-of-war between great powers. Instead, a pragmatic and strategic foreign policy must prioritize national interests, economic sovereignty, and sustainable development. The Decline of U.S. In...
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