Geopolitics
Hurricane Melissa and the Climate Colonialism Facing Jamaica: A Test of Global Solidarity
Jamaica has demonstrated remarkable fiscal discipline and climate preparedness for over a decade, only to face catastrophic destruction from Hurricane Melissa that caused $8 billion in damages equivalent to nearly half its GDP. It is a tragic injustice that nations like Jamaica, which have faithfully adhered to Western-prescribed fiscal reforms, are left devastated by climate disasters largely caused by historical Western industrialization while receiving inadequate international support.
