Tag: imperialism
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Trump’s Territorial Ambition: New Imperialism or the Emperor’s New Clothes?
Introduction: A test of ambition or rhetoric gone too far The question at the heart of contemporary geopolitics is deceptively simple: is Trump’s territorial ambition real policy, or a performative grab for legitimacy in a turbulent era? After the dramatic events in Venezuela, where the United States publicly acknowledged a seizure of leadership, observers are…
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Trump’s Territorial Ambition: New Imperialism or a Case of the Emperor’s New Clothes?
Introduction: A bold claim, a controversial move The early 2026 chapter in American foreign policy reads like a page from a high-stakes thriller. After a sudden confrontation with Venezuela and the controversial seizure of its president, the question isn’t just about who won or lost in that confrontation. It is about what the action signaled…
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Naked imperialism: Trump’s Venezuela intervention returns US form
Introduction: A familiar pattern, renewed under new conditions The phrase naked imperialism captures a long-standing critique of how great powers intervene in the affairs of weaker states. Yet the current trajectory surrounding Venezuela under the Trump era marks a paradox: it appears both as a continuation of a historic American playbook and as a novel…
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Naked imperialism: Trump’s Venezuela intervention signals a return to form for the US
Introduction: A familiar script, a changed stage The phrase “naked imperialism” is being debated as the United States resumes a more interventionist posture toward Venezuela under the Trump era. After years of mixed signals, the pace and texture of U.S. actions—military pressure, sanctions, and diplomatic brinkmanship—echo a historical pattern. Yet the context is markedly different:…
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A Brief History of U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean
Overview: A pattern of influence and intervention The history of U.S. involvement in Latin America and the Caribbean is long and debated. From the 19th century onward, American policy often framed regional action as safeguarding security, economic interests, and political stability. The modern chapter—sketching how the United States has used diplomacy, economic pressure, and military…
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America and the Parable of a Now-Disgraced Country (II)
Revisiting a loaded premise The essay that follows asks a blunt question: what does it mean for a country to be labeled “disgraced” in the eyes of its own citizens and the world? In this second installment, the analysis widens beyond episodic violence or policy missteps to consider the enduring parable that underpins much political…