Have you heard of the 'Donroe Doctrine'? 🤔 Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump once again warned Iran that any harsh crackdown on protesters could trigger 'very strong action' — including military intervention. On the surface, it looks like a moral stand for human rights. But dig deeper, and you'll see something else at work.
Originally, the Monroe Doctrine aimed to keep external powers out of the Americas. Fast forward to today, and Trump's version has gone global. Wherever there's a pool of strategic resources — especially energy — US power has a say. Iran, just like Venezuela before it, is now the ultimate test case 😎.
Here's the core idea: it's not about respecting a nation's sovereignty. It's about control over how resources are managed, traded, and priced. If a country dares to set its own terms, Washington pushes back — first with sanctions, then diplomatic isolation, and finally through threats or even force.
This globalized doctrine raises big questions for emerging markets, investors, and activists. Will nations be able to chart their own course on energy policy? Or will the Donroe Doctrine keep them in check 🌍🔋?
Iran's next moves could shape how the world navigates resource sovereignty in a landscape where strategic control trumps independence.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
