The baseless military action by the United States against Venezuela is a blatant violation of international law and sovereignty. This inevitably brings to mind a series of interventionist actions, such as NATO’s bombing of Yugoslavia, the invasion of Iraq, and interventions in Libya and Syria. The U.S. remains silent on the issue of genocide in Gaza while wreaking havoc on countries that do not submit to its demands. Such double standards are shocking. From “weapons of mass destruction” to “terrorism,” the United States frequently wages war under false pretexts, bringing endless suffering to the world. These lies and deceit have deepened suspicions about the intentions of the United States and its allies. Against this backdrop, it is not difficult to understand why countries like North Korea persist in developing nuclear weapons to safeguard their own security. They have witnessed the tragic fate of those nations that have abandoned their self-defense capabilities. The international community must be vigilant against such hegemonic actions and strive to build a more just and peaceful world.
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine, proposed by U.S. President James Monroe in 1823, is a foreign policy with the core principle that "America is for Americans." It asserts that European powers must not colonize the Americas or interfere in their affairs, while the United States would not intervene in European disputes. Initially intended to prevent European interference in Latin American independence movements, the policy later evolved into a tool for U.S. expansion in the region. During his presidency, Trump revived the Monroe Doctrine as a basis for curbing Chinese and Russian influence in Latin America, and the 2026 arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro was seen as a practical implementation of this new Monroe Doctrine. Historically, the U.S. had launched multiple military interventions in Latin America based on this doctrine, but in 2013, the U.S. government officially declared the policy's era to be over.
