In this episode of Trump Revolution, Niger Innis hosts Melissa Ford Maldonado, Director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI).
A recognized expert in regional dynamics, she discusses key strategic issues shaping the Western Hemisphere. The conversation explores the global impact of the Middle East crisis—particularly in the Strait of Hormuz—and its ripple effects on major trade routes like the Panama Canal, highlighting growing vulnerabilities in global commerce and rising geopolitical competition, especially with China in Latin America.
The interview also examines Colombia’s political shift under Gustavo Petro, evolving regional alliances, and security challenges linked to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. It concludes with a focus on the Caribbean, notably Trinidad and Tobago’s strategic yet complex role.
A concise and insightful discussion on why the Western Hemisphere is becoming a central stage in today’s geopolitical landscape.
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