P. Chidambaram criticizes the US military operation 'Absolute Resolve' on January 2-3, 2026, where American forces invaded Venezuela, captured President Nicolas Maduro, and brought him to New York for trial. He argues this action expands the Monroe Doctrine, likening it to past US interventions in Panama and Iraq, and labels the US the "self-appointed new Sheriff" of the world. India's muted response to the event is also noted, with Chidambaram suggesting it isolates India internationally and diminishes its global voice.