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By InnerKwest – Haiti Historian – August 17, 2025 A 10-year security-and-tax deal in Haiti gives a private firm sweeping power over borders and revenue. Is this stabilization—or a soft reboot of the old customs receivership playbook? What’s Actually Been Agreed Erik Prince’s company, Vectus Global, has secured a 10-year arrangement with Haiti’s interim government. The mandate covers both military-style …
By: InnerKwest Intelligence Desk Dateline: June 25, 2025 When freshman Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett arrived on the national stage, her presence was unmistakable—sharp in rhetoric, fierce in principle, and unapologetically African American. But in a political landscape that touts inclusion while policing authenticity, Crockett has found herself at odds not with the opposition party, but with her own Democratic colleagues. According …
By InnerKwest Editorial Staff “The military is sworn to protect the Constitution, not a person, not a party, and not a cause.”This guiding principle echoes through the corridors of every American military institution, yet the question has never fully faded from the nation’s conscience: Can U.S. soldiers be ordered to take up arms against their own people—on American soil? Recent …
United States & Côte d’Ivoire: Allyship, Aid, and the Echo of Hypocrisy By InnerKwest Contributor – Accra, Ghana In the realm of international diplomacy, few relationships are as carefully choreographed—and quietly contradictory—as the one between the United States and Côte d’Ivoire. On paper, the U.S. casts itself as a benefactor: supporting democratic institutions, boosting economic growth, and strengthening regional security …
Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute: Unpacking the Far-Right Connections Musk’s Gesture Sparks Outrage When Elon Musk’s arm shot out in what appeared to be a stiff-arm salute during Donald Trump’s inauguration celebrations, startled viewers immediately drew comparisons to infamous historical gestures. The ensuing debate over Musk’s intent was intense, with the billionaire vehemently denying any Nazi affiliations. However, speculation quickly turned …
By InnerKwest Guest Contributor – Atlanta, Georgia USA When Ideologies Collide, Aspirations Suffer Dreams are often painted as limitless, but reality proves otherwise. Beneath ambition and drive lies an unseen battlefield—one where conflicting belief systems quietly strangle innovation, self-determination, and progress. Whether within families, institutions, or entire societies, ideological clashes have long dictated who rises, who falls, and who never …
Ecclesiastical Oppression: Understanding Religious Control and Its Impacts Ecclesiastical oppression refers to the misuse of religious authority to dominate, control, or suppress individuals or groups within a religious system. Throughout history, various religious institutions have wielded power in ways that have led to political, social, and psychological oppression. This type of control can manifest in several ways, from restricting freedoms …
As the 2024 election cycle heated up, many were asking a provocative but necessary question: What is the Democrat Party, really? Beyond campaign promises and platform soundbites, the internal contradictions and cultural fractures within the party raise important concerns about identity, accountability, and whether the party continues to serve the diverse coalition that helped build it. A Party Divided Against …
A Subtle Yet Strategic Takeover In the annals of history, coups are often associated with tanks in the streets, military takeovers, and abrupt government upheavals. However, what we are witnessing today is a far more insidious and refined version—a soft shoe coup that is unfolding in plain sight. Unlike traditional power grabs, this coup is executed through subtle legislative maneuvers, …
By InnerKwest Guest Contributor – Birmingham, England In card games, the term “trump” refers to a suit or card that has been designated to outrank all others during the course of that game or hand. It is obvious the game the 47th president has been allowed to construct is a hybrid between cards and the board game Monopoly. The influence …
