Trump Venezuela Policy

Greenland Emerges as Trump’s Strategic Arctic Prize and Oil’s Untapped Frontier

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Aerial view of Greenland's icy landscape with emerging oil rigs in the foreground against a backdrop of Arctic waters.

“President Trump’s renewed push for U.S. control over Greenland highlights its role in countering Arctic rivals like Russia and China, while vast untapped oil reserves position the island as a lucrative opportunity for energy firms amid rising global demand.” President Trump’s administration has intensified efforts to secure Greenland, framing it as essential for U.S. national … Read more

Trump’s Venezuela Gamble: Not a War for Oil, but for Oil Fantasies, Warns Paul Krugman

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President Trump speaking at a podium with Venezuelan oil rig in background

“Economist Paul Krugman critiques President Trump’s Venezuela strategy as driven by illusions of vast oil wealth, highlighting the impracticalities of extracting heavy crude amid crumbling infrastructure, while current low oil prices and global market shifts undermine any potential gains.” President Trump’s bold move into Venezuela has ignited fierce debate in financial circles, with Nobel-winning economist … Read more