Tag: interventionism
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Trump’s Venezuela Regime Change and the GOP Rift
Trump’s Venezuela Gamble: A Turning Point for the GOP President Donald Trump’s recent stance on Venezuela has intensified the debate within the Republican Party about America’s role on the world stage. Advocates of a hard line against the Maduro regime argue that Venezuela’s instability is a direct threat to regional security and U.S. interests. Critics…
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Trump’s Venezuela Gamble: A Rift in the MAGA Coalition and the Quest for Regime Change
Trump’s Venezuela Gamble: A Turning Point for the MAGA Coalition In a move that has sparked intense debate within the Republican Party and across Washington, former President Donald Trump has signaled a renewed willingness to pursue regime change in Venezuela. The stance marks a dramatic pivot from the party’s post-Iraq era caution toward intervention and…
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Naked Imperialism Revisited: Trump’s Venezuela Intervention and a Return to Form for the U.S.
Introduction: A Charged Moment in U.S.–Latin American History The phrase “naked imperialism” circles debates about sovereignty, power, and geopolitics as the United States resumes a forceful posture in Venezuela. After years of mixed strategies in the region, the reported bombardment and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro mark a controversial pivot. This analysis places the…
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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…