Trump demands Venezuela kick out China and Russia, partner only with US on oil. The whole situation feels like a bad movie, doesn’t it? It’s hard not to see the echoes of the past, specifically the Monroe Doctrine, a relic of a bygone era. It’s almost comical how a concept from centuries ago is being dusted off and applied to the modern world, as if ignoring the advancements in technology and global relations. One has to wonder if those pushing these ideas fully grasp the current landscape.
The core issue here is Venezuela’s oil, and Trump’s insistence on exclusive partnership with the US.… Continue reading
President Trump announced the U.S. had superseded the Monroe Doctrine with the “Donroe Doctrine” following extensive operations against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This new doctrine, foreshadowed in the National Security Strategy, aims to assert American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, ensuring stability and discouraging migration to the U.S. The “Donroe Doctrine” prioritizes controlling America’s sphere of influence and supporting conservative figures. Maduro was apprehended during “Operation Absolute Resolve,” a meticulously planned military operation involving over 150 U.S. aircraft and ground forces.
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Yale historian Greg Grandin posits that President Trump’s foreign policy is destabilizing the international order established after World War II. Grandin highlights the administration’s embrace of the Monroe Doctrine, suggesting a return to a world divided into spheres of influence, particularly in Latin America. Evidence includes military actions and political interference in the region, including military build-up in the Caribbean. Grandin warns that this shift toward a more aggressive, sphere-of-influence approach increases the risk of global conflict and “brinkmanship” similar to what was seen leading up to World War II.
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Trump reveals what he wants for the world: The National Security Strategy, which presidents usually release once each term, offers a formal statement of U.S. global priorities. This is where we get a peek behind the curtain, a glimpse into what a potential future administration sees as its key objectives. Let’s delve into what this particular document reveals, remembering that the priorities outlined are those of a specific administration, and may not reflect long-term U.S. foreign policy objectives.
One of the most striking elements is the renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere. The strategy emphasizes a larger military presence, ostensibly to combat migration, drug trafficking, and, notably, “the rise of adversarial powers in the region.”… Continue reading
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