Economy

Capital Account: The U.S. had countless reasons for wanting regime change in Venezuela. Yet one factor appears to have been decisive for President Trump: oil.

January 5, 2026

Under the president’s version of the Monroe Doctrine, commerce and resources drive U. S. strategic intervention. Is Greenland next?

Capital Account: The U.S. had countless reasons for wanting regime change in Venezuela. Yet one factor appears to have been decisive for President Trump: oil.

Key Highlights

Under the president’s version of the Monroe Doctrine, commerce and resources drive U. S.
strategic intervention.
Is Greenland next?

Sources

Capital Account: The U.S. had countless reasons for wanting regime change in Venezuela. Yet one factor appears to have been decisive for President Trump: oil.

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Capital Account: The U.S. had countless reasons for wanting regime change in Venezuela. Yet one factor appears to have been decisive for President Trump: oil.

Key Highlights

Sources

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