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The Return of the Cold War in the Caribbean

The Cold War is back in the Caribbean, but this not your father’s Cold War. While many of the actors are the same, the roles and motivations have changed with China filling the void left by the Soviet Union, argues CSIS America Program’s Scott MacDonald.

Commentary by Scott B. MacDonald — May 8, 2019

Cuba: What Looms Ahead?

Although the president has changed, little else is changing—at least for now. Meanwhile Cuba’s economic problems deepen.

Commentary by Scott B. MacDonald — May 4, 2018

Cuba’s Changing of the Guard and Sino-Cuban Relations

As Raul Castro’s departure from power becomes increasingly likely, Cuba continues to struggle economically and politically. A productive Sino-Cuban relationship might help, but also has limits.

Commentary by Scott B. MacDonald — February 28, 2018

Suriname and Caribbean Regional Integration

Over the next decade, the development of oil and gas reserves in the Guyana Shelf and the challenge for better wealth management face Suriname.

Commentary by Scott B. MacDonald — November 28, 2017

Suriname’s Economic Crisis

Suriname’s economy is in a steep recession. This was made painfully evident in this month when Independence Square across from the Presidential Palace in the capital, Paramaribo, was filled with demonstrators opposed to the government’s price increases for fuel, water, and electricity.

Commentary by Scott B. MacDonald — April 20, 2017