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EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 25 MIN

Does the US attack on Venezuela signal a new aggressive strategy?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

The US capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has been sharply criticised by his allies, but not by Western nations despite questions about its legality. So, does the attack on Venezuela signal a new aggressive US strategy? What might be its global impact? In this episode:  Charles Shapiro, Former US Ambassador to Venezuela under President George W. Bush.  Stefan Wolff, Professor, International Security, University of Birmingham, UK.  Ernesto Castaneda, Director, Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, American University in Washington DC.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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The US capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has been sharply criticised by his allies, but not by Western nations despite questions about its legality. So, does the attack on Venezuela signal a new aggressive US strategy? What might be...

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