Monroe Doctrine Lens Seen Shaping US Policy Approach to Venezuela
The situation surrounding Venezuela is increasingly being interpreted within a broader geopolitical framework that analysts link to a renewed interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine. This approach is viewed as part of an effort by the United States to reassert regional influence amid deepening ties between Caracas and other global actors.
Venezuela’s oil sector — home to some of the world’s largest proven reserves — remains central to the dynamic. A substantial share of exports now flows to Asian markets, adding both economic and political weight to the crisis and influencing regional power balances.
At the same time, Washington remains focused on Venezuela’s relationships with governments it considers strategic rivals, reinforcing a complex intersection of energy interests and geopolitical competition in the wider region.
