Chris Sabatini

Exploring the crisis in Haiti due to rampant gang violence and potential international intervention. Discussion on armed paramilitary groups, political turmoil, and key figures in Haiti. Delving into security challenges, international peacekeeping, and external influences on protests in Latin America. Highlighting Haiti's economic challenges, environmental consequences, and the complexities of stabilizing the nation.

In this insightful discussion, Erica Wagner, Deputy Comment Editor at The Observer, highlights the human cost of Trump's USAID cuts, warning they could jeopardize millions of lives. Katie Riley, Head of Data and Graphics, connects these cuts to a decline in US soft power and the erosion of scientific credibility. Chris Sabatini, a Senior Research Fellow, outlines Trump's Monroe doctrine and its impact on regional geopolitics, emphasizing grassroots activism as a key counter to Trump's policies. The conversation explores the implications of these changes on both domestic and global scales.

Tomohiko Tanaguchi, former advisor to Shinzo Abe, dives into the potential of Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, discussing her backgrounds, conservative views, and economic priorities. Rob Cameron analyzes the ups and downs of Czech politics, highlighting Andrej Babiš's comeback in a polarized landscape. Yossi Mecklenburg brings insights on Middle Eastern tensions, including cautious optimism for Israel-Hamas talks. Chris Sabatini addresses US policy in Latin America, while Bruno Kaufmann peeks into the Nobel Peace Prize selection process.