Tag: Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine Is Dying

Commentary “[T]he American continents … are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers …. [W]e should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety,” declared President James Monroe on Dec. 2, 1823. Writing in the Wall Street Journal almost…


Cuba’s CCP Spy Base

Commentary China’s spy base in Cuba may be a violation of the Monroe Doctrine. “We are deeply disturbed by reports that Havana and Beijing are working together to target the United States and our people,” wrote Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in a recent statement regarding the…