Reveal What Trump’s Venezuela Attack Means for the World
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Jan 6, 2026 
Emma Ashford, a Foreign Policy magazine columnist and senior fellow at the Stimson Center, dives into the recent U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. She discusses the aggressive tactics of the Trump administration, coining it the 'Donroe Doctrine.' Ashford highlights international reactions, the potential for destabilization in the region, and the long-term implications for Venezuelan oil and democracy. She also explores the challenges of Venezuelan governance and the risks of increased migration due to instability.
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Take Threats Of Force Seriously
- Monitor escalatory rhetoric; brinksmanship may lead to unexpected military action.
- Treat threats seriously instead of assuming the administration will always back down.
Donroe Versus Monroe
- The Monroe Doctrine historically opposed European colonization but wasn't overtly belligerent.
- The Trump 'Donroe' approach resembles the Roosevelt Corollary: a more forceful U.S. assertion of hemispheric dominance.
Mixed Global Reactions
- Latin American leaders reacted strongly and criticly, while many European leaders were muted or appeasing.
- That muted European response reflects broader willingness to accommodate Trump's foreign-policy threats.
