U.S. forces executed a high-profile operation on January 3, 2026, extracting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas to face narcotics-related charges in New York, leading President Trump to invoke a revived ‘Donroe Doctrine’ the following day. This doctrine emphasizes American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, citing the threat posed by Maduro’s regime through foreign adversaries and drug trafficking, while asserting control over Venezuela’s oil reserves for global energy security. Trump’s rhetoric extended to threats against Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Greenland, and Iran, framing U.S. military capability as unparalleled and hinting at potential further actions in the region. From an Indian strategic viewpoint, this assertive U.S. posture serves to counter influences from adversarial powers like China and Russia in Latin America, reflecting India’s own vigilance in the Indo-Pacific. The overall significance underscores a shift towards interventionist policies reminiscent of Roosevelt’s era, aimed at protecting national resources and maintaining regional stability amid rising geopolitical rivalries.