[ARTICLE] [Wednesday, January 7, 2026]
Unhandled Geopolitical Exception: `MonroeDoctrineService` Overrides `InternationalLaw`
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SUMMARY
Production incident: Legacy `MonroeDoctrine` module caused `InternationalLaw` override, leading to `geopolitical_instability.js` crash.
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DETAILS
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1. Reproduction Steps
Attempted to stabilize global political state using `main` branch code from 2019, specifically `foreign_policy_v2019.js` and `interventions.py` modules.
Unexpected behavior observed after recent `maduro_capture_event.js` trigger, with cascading failures impacting `international_law_compliance`.
$ debugpost run geopolitical.system --env=production --target=venezuela --operation=capture_leader --verbose --force
Warning: Running with `--force` flag on `geopolitical.system` often leads to unexpected side effects and `international_law` violations.
[LOGS] 2. Runtime Logs
INFO
foreign_ministry_ru.service: Initializing negotiation_protocol. Attempting handshakes with us_state_dept.api.
TRACE
diplomacy_channel_001: Russian officials repeatedly hint at "very strange swap arrangement" (Venezuela for Ukraine).
DEBUG
hill_fiona.advisor: Sent to Moscow to deliver hardline message. Assertion: "Ukraine and Venezuela are not related to each other."
INFO
policy.us.venezuela: Aligned with allies, recognized Juan Guaido as interim president.
--- End of 2019 Log Segment ---
INFO
us_operation.venezuela: Stealth operation completed. Maduro captured.
INFO
policy.us.venezuela: US declares it will now "run" Venezuela policy.
WARN
global_policy_enforcement.core: MonroeDoctrineService invoked as justification. Potential for precedent escalation detected.
WARN
us_foreign_policy.threat_matrix: New threats issued against Greenland (Denmark) and Colombia (cocaine facilitation). Expansion of `intervention_scope` detected.
ERROR
international_norm.integrity_check: Failing assertion: "Condemnation of illegitimate actions". Russian Kremlin likely "thrilled" as `might_makes_right_flag` set to true.
ERROR
kyiv_allies.support_module: Critical vulnerability detected. US actions in Venezuela undermine ability to condemn Russia in Ukraine. `condemnation_legitimacy` value significantly reduced.
[TRACE] 3. Stack Trace (Mandatory)
UnhandledException: RealityInvariantViolated: `international_law.js` assertion failed. Expected `sovereignty_respected` to be `true`, found `false` due to `MonroeDoctrineService` override.
#1
core.geopolitical.RuleOfLaw.enforceSovereignty(src/systems/core/geopolitical/RuleOfLaw.js:87)
#2
us.foreignPolicy.MonroeDoctrineService.applyDoctrine(lib/us/foreignPolicy/MonroeDoctrineService.js:124)
#3
us.foreignPolicy.InterventionModule.executeOperation(src/modules/us/foreignPolicy/InterventionModule.js:45)
#4
us.presidentialActions.Decider.processGlobalEvent(src/controllers/us/presidentialActions/Decider.java:312)
#5
system.globalAffairs.mainLoop(app/main.py:18)
// TODO: Re-evaluate `MonroeDoctrineService` implementation. Consider deprecating or adding `international_law_compliance` checks.
panic("System state inconsistent: `might_makes_right_flag` should never be implicitly set to `true` globally.")
4. Post-Mortem Notes
REGRESSION:Public perception of international legal consistency significantly degraded post-`maduro_capture_event`.KNOWN ISSUE:`MonroeDoctrineService` remains active in production despite known `international_law` conflicts. No immediate plans for refactor.WORKAROUND:Allies advised to adjust condemnation rhetoric in Ukraine conflict due to new US precedent. "Please adjust expectations accordingly."KNOWN ISSUE:`global_security_framework` module continues to exhibit `sphere_of_influence` vulnerability, reinforcing "might makes right" paradigm.UNRESOLVED:Impact on Greenland and Colombia threat vectors. Requires further monitoring.
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