A coalition of ten former Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders has voiced deep concerns over the escalating military presence, including nuclear vessels and aircraft, in the Caribbean. They argue that this buildup threatens the safety, stability, and livelihoods of the region’s inhabitants. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the leaders called for a de-escalation to prevent the Caribbean from being drawn into external conflicts and to uphold its longstanding status as a ‘zone of peace,’ a principle established over 50 years ago.