Resource Wealth and Geopolitical Vulnerability: Understanding Recent US Foreign Policy Toward Venezuela, Greenland, and Iran

An evidence-based analysis of how natural resources intersect with state capacity and international relations In early January 2026, the United States took unprecedented action in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation. This dramatic escalation coincided with statements from President Trump expressing interest in acquiring Greenland and making references to other resource-rich territories….