Battleground 361. The Donroe Doctrine: From Caracas to Kyiv
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Jan 9, 2026 The discussion kicks off with the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US and its ripple effects on global politics. The hosts highlight the emergence of the 'Donroe Doctrine', focusing on American dominance in the Western Hemisphere. They also delve into the implications of the seizure of the Marinera tanker, which has left Russia humiliated. Ukraine's security landscape shifts as President Zelensky appoints key military leaders, while successful drone strikes reveal Russian vulnerabilities. The convo wraps with thoughts on the strategic significance of Greenland.
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Donroe Doctrine Reshapes Geopolitics
- The US seizure of Nicolás Maduro signals a renewed US focus on dominating the Western Hemisphere under a 'Donroe Doctrine'.
- Patrick Bishop warns this could tacitly accept Russian and Chinese spheres elsewhere, harming Ukraine and Taiwan.
Venezuela Move Risks Global Double-Standards
- Saul David argues the Venezuela operation could embolden China or legitimise Russia's actions in their regions.
- He warns global South audiences may equate US action against Maduro with hypocrisy over Ukraine.
US Offers High-Tech Security Backstop
- Kushner and Wyckoff offered US-led high-tech monitoring and backing for European-led deterrence without committing US ground troops.
- Saul sees this as a meaningful, if ambiguous, shift toward stronger security guarantees for Ukraine.
