Trump's "Donroe Doctrine": A New Age of American Empire?

Donald Trump's open contempt for international law is causing fear among Americans with global ties. In a recent interview, he dismissed international law, outlining a "Donroe doctrine" of unfettered profit in the western hemisphere. For those with personal histories shaped by empire, like this Danish-Indian American writer, Trump’s words are deeply alarming. His stated intent to use U.S. military power for plunder recalls the colonial era of the British East India Company. The shift is stark. The U.S., once a country projecting ideals of rule of law, now openly prioritizes wealth accumulation for a powerful few. This new "imperial" stance abolishes past pieties about democracy and human rights. The personal impact is real. The author's Indian-born father, now in a U.S. care home, lives in fear of immigration enforcement. For families like theirs, Trump’s vision is not abstract policy—it is a direct threat.