Hurricane Melissa Exposes Regional Vulnerabilities While Threatening U.S. Interests

In the early hours of Wednesday, Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Cuba’s eastern coast near Chivirico, bringing Category 3 winds clocking close to 195 kilometers per hour. As the storm barrels northeastward, it threatens not only Cuban territory but also highlights critical implications for American national security and economic interests. Is America Ignoring a Brewing Regional Storm? Melissa’s arrival after ravaging Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane serves as a stark reminder of nature’s growing fury in the Caribbean basin. The destruction left behind—including massive infrastructure damage and over half a million people without power—raises pressing concerns: How long can...