This book-the first to analyze Haiti after the U.S. Occupation--gathers together the most reliable informaion and most comprehensive analysis of Haiti that the U.S. Left has to offer. The Haitian crisis has its roots in colonial times, came of age in the era of gun-boat diplomacy, and exemplified Cold War policy. Its denouement today is paradigmatic of the "new world order." It is therefore essential reading not only for those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of Haiti, but also for anyone trying to grasp the complexities of post-Cold War geopolitics.