Monrovia, Jan. 15 -- Liberia's inclusion on a new United States visa suspension list has ignited intense debate across the country and within the Liberian diaspora, exposing deep frustrations, political divisions, and long-standing anxieties about the future of Liberia-U.S. relations.

From social media platforms to radio talk shows and street conversations in Monrovia, Liberians have expressed a wide range of emotions, including anger, disappointment, and, in some cases, support for Washington's decision.

The United States government has announced an indefinite pause on the issuance of certain immigrant visas for nationals of seventy-five countries, including Liberia, as part of a broader reassessment of its visa screening and vetting p...