21 Nov Puerto Rico’s Frontline: US Military Deployments and the Urgent Need to Mitigate the Risk of Igniting a Militant Resurgence
By, Jim González, Senior Fellow, MSI² In September 2025, the United States deployed advanced military assets—including F-35 fighter jets, Marines, and armored vehicles—to Puerto Rico, framing the buildup as part of a counternarcotics campaign in the Caribbean. While US officials emphasized operational necessity, news reporting highlighted symbolic...