Panel 3 | The Caribbean Crucible: Geopolitics, Security, and External Powers in a Contested Basin | EEZs, Maritime Boundaries and Security Claims: From Partnership to Policing? Rethinking US–Caribbean Relations

On Monday, May 11, 2026, the SRC hosted Panel 3 of the four-part series, The Caribbean Crucible. This panel explored whether US–Caribbean security engagement has come at the cost of Caribbean sovereignty, examining security within Caribbean maritime jurisdictions and whether the relationship has shifted from partnership to policing. The discussion was incisive, urgent, and deeply engaging.