Maduro's Capture & The Return of Colonialism: Brute Power Reshapes Global Order

• The article argues that "brute power" and "neo-colonialism" have returned, replacing the post-WWII illusion of a rule-based global order.
• President Trump's actions, like the expanded Monroe Doctrine and containing China's military rise, exemplify this shift towards overt power assertion.
• The US is portrayed as a "mercenary" rather than a benefactor, leaving allies like Europe to fend for themselves and using its military might to dictate terms.
• Smaller nations face the risk of being "swallowed" in this new "Power Grab," while larger ones must align with the US or face consequences.
• The author suggests the US has lost credibility, and the world now operates without rules, with the "global policeman" acting as a "global bandit."

Why It Matters: The world has entered an era of "neo-colonialism" where brute military power dictates global order, discarding rules.