We have had an opportunity to look at real world events over the past few months. The world has changed dramatically and we have witnessed the transition of world regions and countries. President Trump and the United States is responsible for the majority of these shifts. Globalism and Globalist have taken a back seat to these initiatives.

Just look at the changes in the Western Hemisphere from the Artic to the Antarctic. The changes in Europe and the Middle East are mindboggling. The strike on Iran has now changed the Middle East forever and into a future of hope for peace and prosperity.

Looking and focusing more clearly on the Western Hemisphere, we see opportunities for countries like Cuba, Mexico and Columbia. Eliminating the Cartels and the manufacturing and distribution of deadly drugs are critical to a more civil and healthy society.

In this article we would like to focus on Cuba and its future. We envision a possible Commonwealth or Territory of the United States much like Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and is a self-governing an unincorporated territory of the United States.

There are choices for the Cuban people in regard to its future. Remain poor under a communist system or accepting a future of a democratic free society. There is a great opportunity for Cubans to join the United States and experience a bright future.

President Trump is moving swiftly to restore the integrity of the Western Hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in President James Monroe’s seventh annual message to Congress on December 2, 1823. The European powers, according to Monroe, were obligated to respect the Western Hemisphere as the United States’ sphere of interest. We now call this the Donroe Doctrine to securing the Western Hemisphere.

The Western Hemisphere must be aligned to protect the area and countries from the influence of China (CCP), its borders, essential and rare minerals, trade routes, mutual trade without tariffs, security arrangements and Democratic principles of governing. It is recommended that initiatives be pursued to engage Cuba to be a new territory of the United States as Puerto Rico is. The Panama Canal should be managed by the United States and Panama. Greenland should, as well, become a US territory. The treasures of materials in the Western Hemisphere must be protected.   

This column was published at Paul Vallely’s Substack

 

 

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