The 21st century’s “great game” is well under way, and the US is making its move. The recent regime change in Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland are just the opening volley. That’s because Mr Trump believes in spheres of influence and peace through strength. He has prioritised the harvesting of America’s natural resources, cracked down on illegal migration and refused to hold back from a raft of tariffs that he claims will be better for business despite intense international and internal pressure to do so.
For the avoidance of doubt, this is what the America First doctrine driving US foreign policy looks like. The focus is on strategic territory and resources. For Mr Trump, America's security and sovereignty are top priorities; that’s what his crackdown on immigration and the trade war are all about
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