Trump’s New Brand of Imperialism
The episode examines the unprecedented nature of Donald Trump’s foreign policy, particularly the U.S. military seizure of Venezuela and the open declaration of imperial ambitions for oil and territory. What sets this moment apart is not just the action, but the brazen, unapologetic rhetor
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