The “Donroe” Doctrine: Why Greenland Is the New Frontier for the Monroe Doctrine
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The revival of the Monroe Doctrine under the 47th presidency of Donald Trump represents a seismic shift in American foreign policy, moving from global liberal internationalism toward a “hemispheric-first” strategy.
At the center of this 2026 geopolitical realignment is the renewed and aggressive pursuit of Greenland. By reframing the 1823 doctrine—which originally warned European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere—President Trump has asserted a modern “Trump Corollary.”
