Kingston, Jamaica — 13 January 2026
A growing debate in Washington over scaling back United States commitments in Europe has implications far beyond NATO capitals, with potential long-term consequences for small, open economies such as Jamaica that depend on stable global systems for trade, energy transition, and development financing.
At the centre of the discussion is whether the U.S. should narrow its strategic focus to the Western Hemisphere while reducing military and diplomatic engagement across Europe and wider Eurasia. Analysts warn that such a shift would weaken the very alliances that have underpinned global stability since the end of World War II, at a time when geopolitical competition is intensifying rather than receding.
Why Eurasia Still Matters
For decades, U.S. global influence has rested on sustained engagement across the Eurasian landmass — Europe and Asia combined — supported by alliances such as NATO and strategic partnerships in East Asia. This framework constrained …
