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  Garry Conille Makes a Bold Move and Challenges Gangs By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) In a series of unprecedented events, Garry Conille, upon his arrival in Haiti, met with acting Prime Minister M. Boisvert and the Haitian National Police (PNH), before touring the gang-infested areas of Port-au-Prince in an armored vehicle. The latest developments in Haiti's political saga reveal a bold and symbolic turn with this recent action by Garry Conille. Even before being officially received by the Presidential Transition Council (CPT), Garry Conille made a significant impression by conducting a triumphant tour in an armored vehicle through the heart of Port-au-Prince [1]. This gesture, which can be seen both as an act of defiance against the gangs and a demonstration of strength, underscores the complexity and urgency of the security situation in Haiti. A Symbolic and Strategic Gesture Garry Conille's decision to travel through Port-au-Prince in an armored ve...

  Doctrine overview for the role of the army facing the major challenge of reconquering Haiti's capital overrun by gangs By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson Introduction: In Haiti, the shadows of insecurity loom, casting a dark cloud over the aspirations of its population for stability, progress, and prosperity. In a context of widespread violence, criminal gangs reign through terror, targeting communities, undermining governance, and impeding development efforts. We have previously estimated the socio-economic cost of this insecurity at $1.5 billion in 2023 [1], highlighting the urgency of restoring order and protecting the nation's future through the establishment of an army of 10,000 men trained in anti-terrorist techniques and urban guerrilla warfare [2, 3]. I have reviewed the white paper prepared by Hervé Denis for the Haitian army, which is unfortunately insufficient and off-topic [4]. If we were charged with formulating a military doctrine for the newly reconstituted H...