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The Aggressive Ambitions of Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine”

January 8, 2026

The Trump Administration's Department of Government Efficiency has controversially seized the U. S. Institute of Peace, an independent think tank established to resolve international conflicts. This action resulted in the firing of its staff, including numerous experts previously advising the government on global crises.

The Aggressive Ambitions of Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine”

Credit: ByRobin WrightJanuary 8, 2026

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The U. S. Institute of Peace was founded during the Cold War.
The building was seized despite not being government-owned.
Hundreds of specialists advising the government were dismissed.
The takeover coincided with attempts to dismantle other government institutions.

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