Monroe Doctrine
Coverage of Monroe Doctrine in the Nexus archive.
- US Hawks Say the Monroe Doctrine Will Fail Against China
The Pentagon requested increased military cooperation from Latin America. Critics argue this approach will fail to counter China and may inadvertently benefit Beijing.
- How did the far right take over Latin America?
The far right has gained political dominance across Latin America, with leaders in Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Colombia defeating leftist parties. US President Donald Trump has openly supported this shift, backing leaders like Argentina's Javier Milei and Ecuador's Daniel Noboa, who have implemented controversial policies and expanded US influence through military pacts and interventionist strategies.
- Trump understands what Washington politicians forgot: Cuba is a major threat to America
The article argues that Trump uniquely recognized Cuba's communist regime as a threat to the U.S., contrasting with previous presidents who either ignored or failed to address it. It criticizes Obama's 2014-2017 engagement policies as ineffective, claiming they enriched the Cuban military conglomerate GAESA and failed to spur reforms.
- Kremlin Vows ‘Total Solidarity’ With Cuba and Condemns U.S. Threats Against Island
The Kremlin's Foreign Ministry has declared total solidarity with Cuba and condemned the Trump administration's actions against the island nation, characterizing them as a revival of the Monroe Doctrine. The statement represents Russia's opposition to U.S. policy toward Cuba and reflects the geopolitical tensions between Moscow and Washington.