{"id":579,"date":"2026-01-06T12:10:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/al-ahwaz.com\/?p=579"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:10:53","slug":"trump-next-target-after-venezuela-which-countries-are-on-the-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/al-ahwaz.com\/?p=579","title":{"rendered":"Trump Next Target After Venezuela: Which Countries Are on the Radar?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Donald Trump<\/a> second term<\/strong> is quickly taking shape around an assertive foreign policy agenda, marked by bold rhetoric and renewed focus on areas considered vital to U.S. influence and security.<\/p>\n

Only days after escalating pressure on Venezuela, Trump referenced the Monroe Doctrine of 1823<\/strong>, the long-standing declaration of U.S. primacy in the Western Hemisphere. In typical Trump fashion, the doctrine was reintroduced with a modern twist, renamed by the president as the \u201c<\/strong>Donroe Doctrine.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The doctrine\u2019s revival came on the heels of a high-profile raid in Caracas<\/strong>, where Venezuelan President and his wife were taken from a fortified government residence during a late-night security operation. Trump later pointed to the doctrine when describing the broader intent behind his foreign policy direction.<\/p>\n

In recent press briefings and interviews, Trump has issued a string of warnings and claims involving several nations and territories within or adjacent to Washington\u2019s strategic sphere.<\/p>\n

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Greenland: Security and Resources in the Arctic<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trump has renewed calls for greater control over Greenland<\/strong><\/a>, despite the U.S. already maintaining Pituffik Space Base<\/strong>, a military installation on the island.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need Greenland for national security,\u201d Trump told reporters, citing increased activity of Russian and Chinese vessels<\/strong> in Arctic waters. The president also underscored Greenland\u2019s resource value, noting its rare earth mineral deposits<\/strong>, key components in electronics, energy systems, and defense equipment \u2014 industries where China currently leads production.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Greenland\u2019s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen<\/strong> rejected the idea, describing it publicly as unrealistic, while reiterating that dialogue must remain rooted in international law and mutual respect.<\/p>\n

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Colombia: Rising Tensions After Sanctions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trump also targeted Colombia<\/strong>, claiming the nation is being used as a center of illegal trade routes. The U.S. imposed sanctions on President Gustavo Petro<\/strong> in late 2023, accusing his administration of enabling criminal networks, a claim Petro has denied.<\/p>\n

Aboard Air Force One<\/strong>, Trump called Colombia \u201cmismanaged,\u201d adding that the U.S. is monitoring the situation closely.<\/p>\n

Asked about the possibility of intervention, Trump responded, \u201cIt sounds fine to me,\u201d a remark that has raised concern among analysts given Colombia\u2019s long history as a U.S. partner in anti-drug initiatives.<\/p>\n

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Iran: Protests, Casualties, and a Warning<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trump also addressed Iran<\/strong>, where nationwide protests have intensified. He warned that the Iranian government would face consequences if civilian deaths continue.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they repeat what happened before, there will be a strong response,\u201d Trump said, referring to previous periods of unrest. Though not tied to the Donroe Doctrine<\/strong>, Iran remains a key foreign policy topic, especially after strikes on its nuclear sites in 2025.<\/p>\n

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> reportedly discussed further actions in 2026 during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago<\/strong>, according to U.S. media sources.<\/p>\n

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Mexico and Cuba: Long-Standing Flashpoints<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On Sunday, Trump again raised concerns over Mexico<\/strong>, pointing to the strength of cartels and the flow of contraband across borders. He stated that the U.S. is considering ways to increase pressure, though Mexico\u2019s President Claudia Sheinbaum<\/strong> has firmly rejected foreign military involvement.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Cuba<\/strong>, heavily reliant on Venezuelan oil trade agreements, is facing mounting economic instability. Trump described the country as nearing a tipping point without requiring direct intervention.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s already declining on its own,\u201d he said, referencing the loss of Venezuela as a financial lifeline.<\/p>\n

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/strong>, who has family roots connected to Cuba, echoed Trump\u2019s remarks, urging observers to take presidential statements seriously.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the president talks about regional stability, it\u2019s not just commentary,\u201d Rubio added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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