Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was a pivotal U.S. foreign policy statement. It was proclaimed in 1823 by President James Monroe. The doctrine warned European nations against colonising or interfering in the Americas. It asserted that any such actions would be seen as acts of aggression. This policy shaped relations between the Americas and Europe for decades. Its implications still resonate in contemporary geopolitics.
The opening days of 2026 have delivered a sharp signal that the old rules governing international conduct are...
January 22, 2026
When the United States recently invoked the Monroe Doctrine to justify action against Venezuela, many historians were taken...
January 14, 2026
Venezuela today is no longer only a Latin American crisis. It has become a theatre in which a...
January 8, 2026
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered a sharp escalation in US rhetoric towards parts of...
January 7, 2026
As 2025 closes, a striking feature of U.S. foreign policy is the largest American troop mobilisation in the...
January 1, 2026
