Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan wrote today: "If we replace China’s influence in the Americas with our own form of neocolonialism, I believe the United States will ultimately pay a high price in the long run."
Commentary: Sullivan’s statement does not signify endorsement of China’s model of mutually beneficial cooperation in Latin America. Rather, it reflects an acknowledgment that Latin American nations remain highly sensitive to U.S. hegemonic interventions. Should the United States attempt to reassert control through familiar patterns of dominance and exploitation—seeking to displace China and reclaim regional supremacy—it risks provoking widespread resistance, further eroding its position in what has historically been regarded as its sphere of influence. Nevertheless, his underlying concern remains focused on how to more effectively preserve American primacy in the region.
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