The spiked podcast Venezuela, Greenland and Trump’s new world disorder
Jan 9, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Claire Fox, Director of the Academy of Ideas, critiques the implications of foreign interventions and their threat to sovereignty, especially regarding Venezuela. She highlights the importance of supporting Iranian protests against regime oppression, calling out Western media's indifference. The conversation also touches on Trump's interest in Greenland, reflecting on self-determination complexities. Furthermore, the hosts discuss a scandal involving police actions against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, shedding light on issues of multiculturalism and policing standards.
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Sovereignty Under Strain From Quick Raids
- The US raid in Venezuela exposed a challenge to traditional sovereignty norms and unsettled international law assumptions.
- Claire Fox warns that toppling leaders abroad sets dangerous precedents that others (like Putin) could mirror.
Trump's 'Don-roe' As Pragmatic Hegemony
- Tom Slater frames Trump's interventions as pragmatic, short operations rather than idealistic nation-building.
- He calls it a revival of a Monroe/’Don-roe’ doctrine focusing on US regional interests, not long-term liberal missions.
Pause Before Endorsing Interventions
- Recognize the limits and unintended consequences before endorsing foreign interventions, even against brutal regimes.
- Claire Fox urges caution because removing dictators can create messy aftermaths and absent popular revolutions.