ViewpointsOpinionSoldiers stand guard during a visit of special envoy of the U.S. Shield of the Americas Program Kristi Noem outside the Carondelet Palace in Quito, Ecuador, on March 25, 2026. Rodrigo Buendia / AFP via Getty ImagesDuggan Flanakin4/1/2026|Updated: 4/1/20260:00CommentaryThe rapid evolution of U.S. national security strategy in the Western Hemisphere has taken a decisive turn with the launch of the Shield of the Americas—a multinational initiative that is already reshaping diplomatic, military, and law enforcement cooperation across the region.
Why the Shield of the Americas Matters Now: Noems Latin American Visit Signals a New Security Doctrine
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