Hurricane Melissa Exposes Haiti’s Collapse and Threatens U.S. Security Interests

Haiti stands on the brink of yet another calamity as Hurricane Melissa churns some 380 kilometers southwest of its capital, Puerto Príncipe. For over a million displaced Haitians living in squalid camps dominated by violent gangs, this storm threatens not just their lives but also regional stability—an instability that has direct repercussions for American sovereignty and border security. How Much More Can Haiti—and America—Take? With at least three dead and dozens injured already from the hurricane's early impact, Haitian authorities have declared red alerts in the southern departments of Sud and Grand’Anse, expecting torrential rains and destructive winds. Yet warnings...