A Culture Shaped by Many Influences Caribbean traditions continue to shape families and communities across the world. The Caribbean spans many islands and cultures: Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and beyond. Because of this breadth, Caribbean heritage is rich and layered. Over hundreds of years, it absorbed African, Indigenous, European, and Asian influences. Each island carries its own customs, yet many Caribbean traditions sh

Most people regularly engaged in politics have at least heard of the military-industrial complex (MIC). Coined by former President Eisenhower, the MIC describes the informal relationships among a country's military, defense contractors, and political leaders that work together to sustain high levels of military spending through government policies. Homeland defense operates on an eerily similar model. While often discussed from political or moral perspectives, this article wi