2023 HAITI FRAGILITY BRIEF
Date of Publication
1-1-2023 12:00 AM
Security Theme
Political Stability
Keywords
Climate change, political history, corruption, foreign interference, earthquakes, governance, elite dominance, political violence, gang violence, political stability
Description
In 1804, after freeing themselves from the French, African slaves renamed their nation Haiti, meaning "high mountains" in Taino. The mountainous country, vulnerable to climate change and disasters, has a turbulent political history marked by corruption, foreign interference, and significant earthquakes in 2010 and 2021. Haiti's governance has been characterized by elite dominance and political violence, making it Latin America's poorest nation. These systemic issues mirror broader global challenges, from trust erosion in institutions to climate impacts. While addressing gang violence is crucial, it's not the sole solution to Haiti's complexities. This report suggests policy strategies for Canadian foreign policy, emphasizing Haiti's position within larger colonial contexts, and highlights the potential for Canada-Haiti collaboration to foster decolonial global engagement principles.
2023 HAITI FRAGILITY BRIEF
In 1804, after freeing themselves from the French, African slaves renamed their nation Haiti, meaning "high mountains" in Taino. The mountainous country, vulnerable to climate change and disasters, has a turbulent political history marked by corruption, foreign interference, and significant earthquakes in 2010 and 2021. Haiti's governance has been characterized by elite dominance and political violence, making it Latin America's poorest nation. These systemic issues mirror broader global challenges, from trust erosion in institutions to climate impacts. While addressing gang violence is crucial, it's not the sole solution to Haiti's complexities. This report suggests policy strategies for Canadian foreign policy, emphasizing Haiti's position within larger colonial contexts, and highlights the potential for Canada-Haiti collaboration to foster decolonial global engagement principles.
