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.

Chris Sabatini, a senior fellow for Latin America at Chatham House and an expert on Haiti's turmoil, discusses the dire humanitarian crisis fueled by gang violence, with over 3,600 deaths and mass displacements. Amy Booth, managing editor of the Buenos Aires Herald, reflects on Javier Milei’s first year as president of Argentina amidst economic chaos. They also touch on the political fallout in Germany with Chancellor Scholz facing a confidence vote, and read between the lines of strained U.S.-Canada relations. A deep dive into global political instability!

Daniel W. Drezner, a Tufts University professor and sanctions expert, joins Allie Renison, a trade policy specialist, and Chris Sabatini, a Latin America researcher, to delve into the complexities of sanctions. They discuss how sanctions can hold governments accountable but often harm ordinary citizens. The conversation covers historical and contemporary case studies, the evolution of sanctions post-EU for the UK, and the unintended consequences on economies and political alliances. They also ponder the dollar's status and the moral dilemmas surrounding the effectiveness of sanctions.