EP180: How Trump’s Oil Terminal Shutdown Could Topple Maduro—or Backfire Spectacularly

from Geopolitics Unplugged · host GeopoliticsUnplugged

Summary:In this episode, we detail President Trump's 2025 strategy to pressure Venezuela through escalating economic sanctions. This includes an order for global oil companies to cease terminal operations, aiming to halt Venezuelan oil exports. Furthermore, the strategy introduces secondary tariffs on nations buying Venezuelan oil and expands direct sanctions beyond the oil sector, targeting finance, gold, and individuals. We analyze the potential for regime change in Venezuela alongside the broader implications for global energy markets, U.S. foreign policy, and the humanitarian crisis within Venezuela. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geopoliticsunplugged.substack.com/subscribe

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 2, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

EP180: How Trump’s Oil Terminal Shutdown Could Topple Maduro—or Backfire Spectacularly

0:00 24:34

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

All Things Policy Takshashila Institution Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better. Quillette Podcast Quillette Long-form conversations with scientists, writers, historians, and public intellectuals on the ideas shaping — and dividing — the Western world.Mostly hosted by Jonathan Kay — Canadian journalist, author, and Quillette editor whose books include Among the Truthers, a landmark investigation into conspiracy culture. Kay brings a rare combination of intellectual range, genuine curiosity, and willingness to push back, whether the subject is evolutionary biology, cancel culture, geopolitics, or the philosophy of free speech.Non-dogmatic, evidence-driven, and unafraid of controversy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Geopolitics Unplugged?

This episode is 24 minutes long.

When was this Geopolitics Unplugged episode published?

This episode was published on April 2, 2025.

Can I download this Geopolitics Unplugged episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!