Venezuela

  The recent United States intervention in Venezuela marks a rare military escalation by a major power in an oil-producing country. After years of reliance on sanctions, the move signals a shift from economic pressure to direct action. Given Venezuela’s oil reserves – the largest in the world – and its historical role in global […]

  The United States is intensifying its security efforts in the Caribbean and the Pacific. While the main claim is the war on drugs and organized crime, the political situation of Venezuela is very concerning for the U.S. and the primary target is the regime of President Nicolas Maduro. There is a new “Monroe Doctrine” […]