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Should America Intervene in Haiti? ‘Go to Hell’ and Other Views
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29 minutes 30 seconds
2 years ago
Should America Intervene in Haiti? ‘Go to Hell’ and Other Views
The United States has a long history of military intervention in other countries. Today, Haiti is in crisis. The country is facing gang violence, extreme hunger and intense political turmoil, sparked largely by the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse last year. And with a call from acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry, requesting international military assistance, the United States faces a familiar question: To intervene or not to intervene?
To discuss, Jane Coaston brings together New York Times Opinion columnists Lydia Polgreen and Nick Kristof, who both have firsthand experience in Haiti. Their careers covering crises in other countries have shaped how they view U.S. intervention in the country and elsewhere around the world. “There are more problems in international relations than there are solutions, and I think Haiti, right now, is one example of that,” Kristof says.
Mentioned in this episode:
“‘This Is It. This Is Our Chance.’ It’s Time for Everyone to Get Out of Haiti’s Way.” by Lydia Polgreen for The New York Times
“The Other Afghan Women” by Anand Gopal for The New Yorker
(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)
The Argument
Strongly held opinions. Open-minded debates. A weekly ideas show, hosted by Jane Coaston. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.