CUBA and the Refusal of Deference Sovereignty is often discussed as a matter of law, borders, and recognition among states. Yet history suggests that sovereignty is not sustained by legal status alone. It is also a matter of posture—how a nation understands its own existence, how it narrates its place in the world, and whether … Read more
In 1804, Haiti declared itself a sovereign nation after defeating one of the most powerful military forces in the world. The revolution that produced the first Black republic was not only a military victory. It was also a rupture in the political imagination of the Atlantic world. Enslaved people who had been told for generations … Read more
After publishing a recent essay on Haiti and sovereignty, a few practical questions naturally followed—about the indemnity, the Duvalier era, and the historical context shaping the present. This short piece remains grounded in the broader framework while addressing those questions directly and clarifying the structural pressures Haiti has faced over time. How much did Haiti … Read more
Sovereign, Yet Constrained HAITI and the Architecture of External Power Sovereignty is often imagined as absolute — either present or absent, intact or erased. In practice, it operates more like a structure than a switch. A nation may possess formal independence, international recognition, and treaty authority, yet still experience constraints that shape how freely it … Read more
[This is an updated version of the 2025 post, “Reframing the DEI Narrative,” originally published on February 8, 2025. Updating the narrative doesn’t weaken the values. It gives them staying power. For readers looking for practical frameworks, the earlier essay lays that groundwork] Revisiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) doesn’t mean walking anything back. It … Read more
Suzerainty in a Modern World How quiet structures of influence shape sovereignty beyond annexation When people talk about sovereignty, they often imagine it as a switch: a country either has it or it doesn’t. In practice, sovereignty is more elastic. It can be shared, constrained, delegated, suspended, or denied, sometimes openly, sometimes quietly. This matters … Read more
Revisiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Revisiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [DEI] with the same core values but a fresh perspective means shifting the way we talk about, experience, and apply these principles. The essence of DEI remains the same, but the story, approach, and language used to frame it evolve to better connect with different … Read more
The Intersection of Digital Art, Bitcoin, and Copyleft: Exploring Innovation and Ownership in the Modern Era This is a BattlePlan Virtual digital content, research, informational business discussion/explainer. First, let’s define both, the more widely known and understood term – Copyright, and the newer, contemporary term – Copyleft. DEFINITION: Copyright and Copyleft are distinct concepts that … Read more
A Comprehensive CHECKLIST for Filing Your 2023 Taxes in 2024 This is a BattlePlan Virtual digital content, research, informational business discussion/explainer. Early Update!! If you’re planning to file your 2023 taxes sans professional tax preparer please know that task organization is key! Before preparing your taxes, use a checklist. I have a comprehensive one for … Read more
In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of three popular options: QR codes, NFC codes, and hashtags.
