Geopolitical Economy Report Make US imperialism great again: Trump threatens to colonize Panama, Canada, Greenland, Mexico
Dec 27, 2024
The podcast dives into Trump’s bold and controversial foreign policy ambitions, revealing threats to colonize Panama, annex Canada, and seize Greenland for its rare resources. It critiques the resurgence of Manifest Destiny among his followers and highlights a Pentagon official's invocation of the Monroe Doctrine. Discussions also cover U.S. military interventions, proposed invasions in Mexico, and potential bombings in Iran, showcasing the implications of such imperialistic rhetoric and its historical context.
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Trump's Foreign Policy: Interventionism, Not Isolationism
- Despite claims of isolationism, Trump's first term saw hawkish policies.
- These included interventions in Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Venezuela, and Bolivia.
Trump's Expansionist Aims
- Trump's second term plans include colonizing Panama and taking over the Panama Canal.
- He also aims to annex Canada and Greenland, violating their sovereignty.
Trump's Christmas Threats
- Trump's Christmas Truth Social post threatened Panama, China, Canada, and Greenland.
- He falsely claimed Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal, justifying colonization.