America retreats, China cornered, Russia relieved: How Trump’s Venezuela raid may hand Bharat an opening

The January 3, 2026, Venezuela raid by Donald Trump marks a bold assertion of US unilateral power and signals a strategic retreat rather than strength. By abducting Nicolás Maduro and bypassing international law, the US exposed the erosion of the post-1945 global order and revealed its growing insecurity. The raid also targets China’s influence in Venezuela while accommodating Russia’s ambitions in Ukraine, creating a new geostrategic dynamic. For India, this presents both challenges and opportunities: understanding the “Donroe Doctrine” is crucial to navigating shifting power equations, leveraging strategic openings, and protecting national interests amid rising global anarchy.