Should Western Nations Intervene in The Haiti Crisis?

As of recent years, Haiti has faced a deepening crisis marked by political instability, gang violence, economic collapse, and a breakdown of public services. Armed groups control large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince, displacing thousands and making everyday life dangerous and unpredictable. The government has struggled to maintain order, especially after the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, which left a power vacuum and worsened institutional dysfunction. Foreign interventions in Haiti have taken many forms, including military occupations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian aid, and development programs. The U.S. occupied Haiti from 1915 to 1934, and the United Nations maintained a peacekeeping presence from 2004 to 2017. These efforts have had mixed results, often criticized for their limited effectiveness, unintended consequences, or failure to respect Haitian sovereignty.