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Commies in the Caribbean

December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

According to VOA, “Russia and Venezuela have begun a series of joint naval operations in the southern Caribbean Sea aimed at evaluating their nations’ skills in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.”

Both countries say the exercises will include will include “navigation, rescue and other operations.”

  • Since September, Russia has increased military strength in the caribbean.

  • The U.S. claims it is not a challenge to U.S. influence in the region.

  • Although Russia denies it, their presence in the caribbean many claim that the result of the U.S. support for Georgia in the Georgian War during the summer of 2008.

    • Latin America expert Wayne S. Smith told CNN: “Two can play at this game. If you think you can send ships into the Black Sea without response, you are mistaken.”

    Russia seems to be skimming along a dangerous cliff, a behavior that the U.S. might overeact to. The U.S. media plays a powerful role in reporting on this tension. Should their patriotic bias play a role in prevention or will it just fuel unnecessary and deadly conflict?



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