Which countries have had colonial or neocolonial influences in the Caribbean, and why have they engaged with the region?
What will be an ideal response?
The major colonial powers in the region included Spain, Britain, France, the Netherlands, and the United States. Most were attracted to the region because of its strategic location and economic profitability. These countries continue to engage with the region primarily because of specialized economic opportunities; the geopolitical salience of the region—as a strategic location—has lessened somewhat with the end of the Cold War.
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