Washington, 06 January (H.S.): Emboldened by the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, US President Donald Trump has signaled that several nations could be next in his sights, rattling global leaders with a flurry of threats targeting Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, and Iran.

In a series of remarks aboard Air Force One, Trump made it clear that his administration’s ambitions stretch far beyond Venezuela, raising concerns about a new era of American interventionism and regional instability.

Greenland: The Most Likely TargetTrump has doubled down on his longstanding desire to annex Greenland from Denmark, insisting that the mineral-rich, semi-autonomous territory is vital for US national security.

Arguing that Denmark is unable to protect Greenland from Russian and Chinese influence, Trump has called for increased diplomatic pressure or even a referendum on the island’s future.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that any forceful move could jeopardize the US-led NATO alliance, while Greenland’s leadership has firmly rejected the notion of annexation, stating, “We decide our own future”.

Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico: Latin America Under ThreatTrump has issued hardline threats toward Colombia, warning leftist President Gustavo Petro to “watch his ass” and suggesting that military action “sounds good to me”.

Accusing Petro of collaborating with drug traffickers, Trump has echoed his rhetoric from the Venezuela campaign, implying that other Latin American leaders must submit to US hegemony to maintain their sovereignty.

Meanwhile, Cuba, a long-standing US adversary, has been described by Trump as “ready to fall,” with the president predicting that the island’s economy will collapse without Venezuelan oil subsidies.

In Mexico, Trump has pressed President Claudia Sheinbaum to allow US troops to combat drug cartels, an offer she has previously refused, leading to renewed tensions between the two nations.

Iran: The Middle East in the CrosshairsIran, like Venezuela, is a major oil producer and has faced renewed pressure from Trump, who has warned that Tehran will “get hit very hard” if it continues to suppress protests.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has even circulated a photo of Trump wearing a “Make Iran Great Again” hat, underscoring the administration’s aggressive stance toward the Middle East.

Experts caution that Trump’s eagerness for intervention could backfire, leading to a rapid loss of interest if things go awry in Venezuela or the Middle East.

Global Implications

Trump’s broad list of potential targets has sent shockwaves through the international community, with many countries expressing concern over the prospect of US military action or coercive diplomacy.

As the world watches, the implications for global peace, security, and US alliances remain deeply uncertain, with Trump’s “Don-roe” Doctrine signaling a bold, and potentially perilous, shift in American foreign policy.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar