A moment that reshapes responsibility The dramatic US led capture of Nicolás Maduro has pushed Washington into a role far larger than many policymakers may have anticipated. The immediate focus has been on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and what political change might mean
A sudden shock greets the new trading year Global markets opened the first full trading week of the year against the backdrop of a dramatic geopolitical development. The capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by US forces over the weekend injected fresh uncertainty
The US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is prompting governments across Latin America to reassess their strategic assumptions about China, Russia and the limits of their protection when Washington decides to act. Analysts say the episode
The dramatic crisis unfolding in Venezuela is increasingly being viewed through a broader geopolitical lens, with analysts pointing to an intensifying rivalry between the United States and China over access to critical minerals and strategic resources. While Washington has publicly framed its intervention
The United States’ Asian allies have largely refrained from openly criticising Washington’s actions in Venezuela, despite private unease over what some officials describe as aggressive or unconventional tactics. The restraint reflects a careful balancing act by governments that depend heavily on US security
Journalists working for the BBC have reportedly been instructed to avoid using the term kidnapped when describing the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro during a recent military operation involving the United States. According to accounts from staff familiar with the matter, an
Sharp rhetoric amid rising tensions in Latin America China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has accused the United States of acting as an “international policeman” in Venezuela, using what he described as bullying tactics that undermine sovereignty and international norms. His remarks came during
President Donald Trump’s cautious approach toward Venezuela has highlighted a deeper strategic dilemma for Washington as it tries to maintain influence in Latin America while avoiding dangerous escalation in an increasingly competitive global landscape shaped by China and Russia. While some critics have
Members of the United Nations Security Council have urged restraint and dialogue as political and security tensions continue to escalate in Venezuela, warning that further confrontation could deepen instability in the country and the wider region. During recent discussions, council members stressed the
China has publicly condemned the United States for escalating military pressure on Venezuela, but behind the strong language Beijing may also be quietly assessing the strategic opportunities created by a more confrontational global order. The recent interception of tankers linked to Venezuelan oil
