Amy Mackinnon

In this discussion, Amy Mackinnon, Foreign Affairs Correspondent for the Financial Times, shares her insights on Donald Trump's foreign intervention strategies. They delve into the recent military operation in Venezuela and its motives, linking it to oil interests and historical precedents. The conversation highlights Trump's fixation on acquiring Greenland and assesses the legality of these interventions. Mackinnon also explores the implications of a ‘regime-change light’ strategy, revealing the complexities of modern U.S. foreign policy.

Edward Luce, U.S. national editor at the Financial Times, and Amy Mackinnon, the FT's foreign affairs correspondent, dive into the Trump administration's bold moves in foreign policy. They explore the tumultuous military operation aimed at capturing Nicolás Maduro and the administration's desire for control in the Western Hemisphere. The discussion covers Trump's fixation on Greenland, the implications of the Monroe Doctrine, and the political ramifications of intervention. Luce and Mackinnon also analyze the risks and legalities surrounding these strategies, questioning the costs of such audacious ambitions.