US Air Power in Caribbean: A Forgotten War for the American Public?
Newsweek published a satellite photo, offering a glimpse into US air capabilities deployed for a 'Caribbean campaign.' Conveniently, the article focuses on the hardware, not the 'campaign' itself or the historical context that makes such deployments less about deterrence and more about maintaining established hegemony. From the Monroe Doctrine to countless interventions in Central and South
America, the US military presence in the Caribbean has rarely been about protecting American shores from external threats, but rather ensuring 'stability' that aligns with US economic and political interests. One might wonder why a 'campaign' involving significant air power in America's immediate vicinity receives such a muted press response, devoid of the intense scrutiny reserved for other
global flashpoints. Perhaps it's because the 'enemy' here is usually a sovereign nation seeking independent development, rather than a convenient 'rogue state' or 'terrorist organization.' This selective focus ensures the public remains largely unaware of protracted, low-intensity conflicts, rendering 'air power' a sterile term rather than a harbinger of intervention.