Different Rules for Citizens of Freely Associated States, U.S. Citizens
Three independent nations have signed compacts of free association (COFAs) with the United States: (1) the Republic of…
January 2026
Live-Fire Training at Camp Santiago
The U.S. Marines are conducting live-fire training at Camp Santiago in Salinas, Puerto Rico according to a recent…
The U.S. Acquired Puerto Rico as the Spoils of War, Why Not Greenland?
In 1899, following the Spanish-American War, the peace treaty between Spain and the United States passed several territories…
Spanish Citizenship for Puerto Ricans?
As dual citizenship has become increasingly popular as a hedge against political and economic instability, many Americans are…
Comparing Puerto Rico and Greenland
Puerto Rico and Greenland have some things in common, though they also have many differences. Notably, Greenland has…
What Is the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine has received a lot of attention lately, prompting many followers of the news to wonder…
Why Does Trump Want Greenland?
Donald Trump has been very vocal recently about his desire to own Greenland. Who currently owns Greenland, and…
Maduro’s First Stop: Puerto Rico
Deposed Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s first stop on U.S. soil appears to have been in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.…
Who Is the President of Puerto Rico?
Who is the President of Puerto Rico? There’s a simple answer: because Puerto Rico is a territory of…
Puerto Rico and U.S. Foreign Policy
“Once at the margins,” says Manuel Quiñones in an essay in Politico, describing Puerto Rico, “the U.S. territory…
