Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' on Foreign Policy

The podcast explores President Trump's "Donroe Doctrine," a foreign policy approach emphasizing U.S. economic interests and control within the Western Hemisphere. It contrasts this with the post-World War II focus on spreading democracy and the Monroe Doctrine's original intent of preventing European colonization. Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, reasserting control over the Panama Canal, and his actions in Venezuela are examined as examples of this shift. The discussion weighs the potential benefits, such as securing resources and increasing aid, against risks like alienating allies and provoking resistance. The conversation also raises concerns about whether prioritizing resources and territory distracts from challenges posed by countries like China and weakens the U.S.'s moral standing on foreign intervention.