The U.S. stunned the world in early January with bold actions that unsettled allies. Forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flying him to New York on federal charges, while President Trump reignited talks of acquiring Greenland, sparking strong pushback from Denmark and European partners. Critics warn these moves strain diplomatic norms and alliances, while supporters call them strategic. Governments worldwide are recalculating amid uncertainty over the future of international order.
