Haiti Earthquake and the American "Democracy"

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"U.S. effect" triggered by Haiti earthquake
What the U.S. has done in the wake of the Haiti earthquake will influence its diplomatic strategies in the Caribbean region and even the entire Latin American region. To the west, Haiti borders Cuba which is always at odds with the U.S.; to the south, it borders Venezuela, a country that has challenged the U.S. for many years. Haiti is only 1,120 kilometers away from the U.S. and is regarded as a portal to the U.S.' "backyard." Although Obama had made efforts to improve relationships with Latin American countries since he took office, the U.S. "policy of engagement" did not make significant progress due to negative influences brought about by its military cooperation with Columbia and disturbance from the Afghanistan War. The U.S. rescue efforts in Haiti can not only improve its image, but can also help it firmly seize the "backyard". The U.S. will also take this opportunity to expand its influence on countries to its south.

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