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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 41 MIN

What's Next for Venezuela?

from At The Boundary

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of "At the Boundary," GNSI's Jim Cardoso and guests Dr. Rob Burrell and Dr. Homer Harkins discuss the complex history and current state of Venezuela. They delve into the country's socio-economic evolution, from oil exploitation to democratic transition, and the rise and fall of political leaders like Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro. They detail the recent military operation that removed Maduro, highlighting the use of advanced technology and multi-domain tactics. The discussion also covers potential democratic transitions, the role of the U.S., and the importance of international support, emphasizing the need for a long-term, unbiased understanding of Venezuela's situation.Links from the episode:Rob Burrell on SubstackSt. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs Outer Space: International Collaboration and Competition"What Happens if Donald Trump Bombs Iran?" article by Dr. Arman MahmoudianGNSI Tampa Summit 6: Cracks in the Lamp - Freeing the Nuclear GenieOther noteworthy links:Caracas ChroniclesMaria Corina Machado on XGNSI on X GNSI on LinkedinGNSI on YouTubeAt the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of "At the Boundary," GNSI's Jim Cardoso and guests Dr. Rob Burrell and Dr. Homer Harkins discuss the complex history and current state of Venezuela. They delve into the country's socio-economic evolution, from oil exploitation to democratic transition, and the rise and fall of political leaders like Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro. They detail the recent military operation that removed Maduro, highlighting the use of advanced tec...

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