Kingston, Jamaica — 15 January 2026
Recent diplomatic tensions involving the United States, France, and debates around strategic influence in Greenland have reignited broader questions about sovereignty, power, and moral authority on the global stage. While these disputes may appear distant, they matter for Jamaica because international power dynamics shape access to finance, development priorities, climate support, and long-term housing and land security for small states.
At the centre of the current discussion is the contrast between how major powers speak about territorial integrity and exploitation today, and how unresolved historical legacies continue to influence economic and property outcomes across the Caribbean and the wider Global South.
