The National Security Strategy, released overnight, described Trump’s vision as one of “flexible realism” and argued that the U.S. should revive the 19th century Monroe Doctrine, which declared the Western Hemisphere to be Washington’s zone of influence. Since taking office in January, critics have said Trump’s rhetoric evokes modern-day imperialism in the Western Hemisphere. AdvertisementThe United States has sent more than 10,000 troops to the Caribbean, along with an aircraft carrier, warships and fighter jets. It comes as Trump has used increasingly racist rhetoric against immigrants of color in the United States. : Western Hemisphere and maybe the Pacific.

Source: Huffington Post December 07, 2025 09:41 UTC