Trump's Expansionist Ambitions

byAliza Shahid

March 5, 2026 at 8:42 AM10 min read0 views

Summary. Neocolonialism is back with a vengeance

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With US military special forces' audacious action to invade Venezuela and capture its president Nicolas Maduro, President Trump has unveiled his appalling neocolonialist project, signalling that he is a global 'sheriff' who does not respect any nation's sovereignty and even fundamental human rights. Besides, his intention of annexing Canada as the 51st US state, being at the helm of Board...

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