The Donroe Doctrine: What Venezuela Means for China, Russia, and Iran
The Donroe Doctrine: What Venezuela Means for China, Russia, and Iran  
Podcast: State of Play
Published On: Wed Jan 14 2026
Description: Nicolas Maduro was a key ally of the so-called CRINK countries (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) in Latin America. But President Trump’s actions in Venezuela seemingly support an attempt to alter the balance of power in the Western Hemisphere.   The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department invites you to a special episode of State of Play on the lessons these states are learning from Maduro’s capture and what it means for their interests going forward. The discussion will feature Dr. Ryan Berg, Henrietta Levin, Dr. Vali Nasr, Dr. Maria Snegovaya, and Will Todman.