HISTORY

When examining the factors that drive U.S. Latin American foreign policy, a clear distinction can be found between public justification and private motives. These two, in fact, complement and enable each other across decades of U.S. history. Intervention in Latin America is often influenced by corporate lobbying, which can swiftly and quietly translate private sector profit motives into complex and elaborate national security narratives. As new economic interests emerge, corr

The United States government has long been criticized for excessive surveillance of citizens and non-citizens alike. To many, this practice contradicts the American ideals of personal liberty and privacy. Directives for mass surveillance are most commonly made after major tragedies or during political upheaval. After the 9/11 attacks, the Patriot Act allowed authorities to detain  hundreds of immigrants  for prolonged periods despite not being accused of a crime. These detent

DXR, Wikimedia Commons Conversations from both sides of the aisle in the aftermath of the election often focused on an increasingly...