Following the dramatic military operation on January 3, 2026, that captured Nicolás Maduro, President Trump has unveiled a redefined foreign policy he calls the “Don-roe Doctrine.” This strategy signals a shift from diplomatic pressure to direct interventionism, targeting areas the administration deems essential to U.S. national security.
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Trump has elevated the acquisition of Greenland from a peripheral idea to a primary defense objective.
- Strategic Envoy: Trump recently appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to facilitate “making Greenland a part of the U.S.”
- The “Why”: The administration argues that Denmark cannot effectively defend the island against increasing Russian and Chinese naval presence in the Arctic.
- The Threat: Trump has pointedly refused to rule out “military or economic coercion” to secure the territory, despite a firm “not for sale” stance from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Colombia: Confrontation Over Cocaine
Relations with Bogotá have reached a historic low as Trump turns his sights on President Gustavo Petro.
- Accusations of Narco-Terrorism: Trump has labeled Petro a “sick man” and accused the Colombian government of running “cocaine factories.”
- Economic & Military Levers: After designating Colombia as “failing to cooperate” in the drug war, the U.S. has slashed aid.
- “Sound Good to Me”: When asked if the U.S. might conduct a military operation in Colombia similar to the one in Venezuela, Trump responded, “It sounds good to me,” signaling that no regional ally is exempt from potential “extraction” operations if they clash with U.S. drug policy.
Cuba: Waiting for the Collapse
The administration believes the fall of Maduro will be the “final blow” for the Cuban government.
- “Down for the Count”: Trump predicted that without Venezuelan oil subsidies, the Cuban economy will spiral, stating the regime is “going down for the count.”
- Maximum Pressure: The administration is doubling down on the embargo and the “State Sponsor of Terrorism” designation, hoping for a domestic collapse rather than immediate military intervention.
Geopolitical Comparison: 2026 Policy Shifts
| Target | Core Tactic | Official Justification |
| Greenland | Diplomatic/Economic Coercion | Countering China/Russia in the Arctic |
| Colombia | Military Threats & Aid Cuts | War on Drugs (Narco-terrorism) |
| Cuba | Economic Isolation | Regime Change via attrition |
| Venezuela | Active Military Occupation | “Operation Absolute Resolve” |
