Home Regional Directory Americas The US Rivalry With China Gets Closer to Home Regional DirectoryAmericasAnalysisDeep Dive The US Rivalry With China Gets Closer to Home By Allison Fedirka - October 18, 2018 240 Beijing’s interest in the Caribbean and Central America has gotten Washington’s attention. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $89 per year Save 18% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Analysis Daily Memo: Developments in the Middle East Analysis George Answers Your Questions: The Crisis of NATO, and China and the Iran Negotiations Analysis Daily Memo: Israel Agrees to Talks With Lebanon Latest Posts War and the Principles of the Negotiation ProcessFREE Analysis George Friedman - April 13, 2026 Continue to the category Daily Memo: Developments in the Middle East Analysis Geopolitical Futures - April 13, 2026 George Answers Your Questions: The Crisis of NATO, and China and the Iran Negotiations Analysis George Friedman - April 11, 2026