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  Strategic Implications of Biden's Military Assistance to Haiti: Enhancing the Multinational Security Support Forces' Capabilities By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson  (le français suit) Introduction In a decisive move reflecting the urgency of the security situation in Haiti, the Biden administration has approved a $60 million military aid package aimed at quelling the rampant gang violence that has destabilized the nation [1,2,3]. This analysis explores the potential impact of this decision on the capacity of the Multinational Security Support forces (MSS), particularly focusing on how this infusion of military resources might alter the tactical and strategic landscape in Haiti. Background Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, Haiti has been engulfed by escalating gang violence that has challenged the authority of the Haitian National Police (HNP) and threatened the stability of the state. In response, a U.N.-sanctioned multinational security missi...

  Comment le Conseil Présidentiel de Transition en Haïti Peut Obtenir Rapidement des Résultats et Établir la Confiance? Par Patrick Prézeau Stephenson  (English Follows) Introduction Le Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT) a été installé à Haïti dans un contexte de crise profonde et prolongée qui a vu les gangs prendre le contrôle de vastes zones de la capitale. Les attentes des citoyens haïtiens sont immenses : ils réclament sécurité, nourriture, emplois, et ils les veulent immédiatement. Cet essai examine les stratégies par lesquelles le CPT pourrait obtenir des résultats rapides et établir la confiance dans un environnement aussi volatile. Urgence de la Sécurité Avec plus de 2 500 personnes tuées ou blessées et plus de 90 000 personnes ayant fui Port-au-Prince depuis le début de l'année, la sécurité est indéniablement la priorité absolue. Les gangs, mieux armés et équipés que la police nationale, posent un défi colossal. La réponse du CPT doit être multifacett...

  U.S. Involvement in Haiti: A Centennial Influence By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (Le Français suit)   Historical Backdrop and Current Turmoil The unfolding crisis in Haiti poses a stark question: to what extent is the United States responsible? The intricate tapestry of Haitian history has been woven with threads of U.S. involvement dating back to 1915, following the assassination of a Haitian president when the U.S. initiated a military occupation to protect its interests. This long-standing presence has often oscillated between active intervention and strategic partnerships, leaving an unmistakable imprint on Haiti's political evolution. The Impact of U.S. Policy U.S. policy in Haiti has often swayed like a pendulum, now advocating for stability through military presence, now supporting regimes through diplomatic and economic means, with the goal of instilling democracy and promoting development. Despite the intention behind these policies, the outcomes h...