Dr. Indera Sagewan, Political Analyst, joins us to discuss Trinidad and Tobago’s participation in the Shield of the Americas Summit and the country’s decision to join the new Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition. In this interview, she examines the foreign policy significance of the initiative, its implications for regional security and cooperation, and how Trinidad and Tobago may balance sovereign decision-making with its role within CARICOM and broader hemispheric partnerships. The conversation also explores how these developments could influence diplomacy, security collaboration, and the country’s strategic position within the Americas.