The Globalist Venezuela and the ‘Donroe Doctrine’: What happened and who’s next?
Jan 5, 2026
Antonio Sampaio shares insights on the implications of U.S. intervention in Venezuela, highlighting a potential shift in foreign policy. John Lee examines South Korean President's visit to China, linking it to regional trade dynamics and North Korean missile tests. Latika Burke discusses allied reactions to U.S. actions in Latin America, emphasizing the balance Australia must strike. Vicky Price provides an analysis of oil markets and U.K.-EU economic relations. Hendel Hento introduces Japan's exciting timber architecture movement, advocating for sustainability in urban design.
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US Revival Of Gunboat-Style Pressure
- The US seizure of Nicolás Maduro signals a revival of overt military pressure in the Americas.
- Andrew Muller compares the action to Noriega's capture and warns its broader regional impact may be limited.
Drug Threat Recast As Military Justification
- Antonio Sampaio argues the intervention reframes drug flows as a military threat.
- He warns the new posture of targeted special-ops against leaders is qualitatively different and destabilising.
Rhetoric Becoming Policy
- Gregory Scruggs says Trump's rhetoric on territorial expansion has moved into action.
- He notes Venezuela marks a shift from talk to operational policy, not full annexation but significant escalation.
