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🀄 The Donroe Doctrine and the New Domino Theory


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The emergence of a modern strategic shift referred to as the Donroe Doctrine, which updates the historical Domino Theory for a new era of global politics. The author argues that the removal of the Maduro regime in Venezuela serves as a catalyst that will destabilize other adversarial powers like Iran, China, and Russia. A significant focus is placed on the aggressive interdiction of a "ghost fleet" of oil tankers used to bypass international sanctions, highlighting a more assertive "America First" naval policy. Furthermore, the source suggests that the fall of Venezuela's government removes a critical logistical hub for Iran, potentially triggering a revolutionary collapse of the Mullahs' control in the Middle East. Ultimately, the narrative promotes the idea that demonstrating overwhelming military and economic pressure can achieve regime change abroad without committing the United States to prolonged ground conflicts.

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Under the SurfaceBy Elbert Phillips