What's Next for Venezuela?

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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 Substack

St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs Outer Space: International Collaboration and Competition

"What Happens if Donald Trump Bombs Iran?" article by Dr. Arman Mahmoudian

GNSI Tampa Summit 6: Cracks in the Lamp - Freeing the Nuclear Genie

Other noteworthy links:

Caracas Chronicles

Maria Corina Machado on X

GNSI on X
GNSI on Linkedin
GNSI on YouTube

At 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.

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