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Article by Stanly Johny on US strikes in Venezuela

The U.S. strike on Venezuela represents a revival of the Monroe Doctrine(NSS 2025)—asserting American primacy in the Western Hemisphere. Strategic Objectives of the U.S.: 1.Regime Change: Removal of Nicolás Maduro; support for opposition leadership (Juan Guaidó). 2.Hemispheric Primacy: Reinforce the U.S. as the dominant power in Latin America. 3.Energy Security: Gain leverage over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves to reduce dependence on Middle Eastern oil. Venezuela holds ~17% of global proven oil reserves (~300 billion barrels) and China: Accounts for ~80% of Venezuela’s oil purchases. 4.Geopolitical Signalling: Deter China and Russia from deepening influence in America’s near abroad. Venezuela seen as a test case for rolling back Sino-Russian influence in Latin America. US strikes undermines: 1.Sovereignty 2.Non-intervention 3.International law - Rule Based International Order ( RBIO ) Reinforces perception of selective liberalism and power politics over rules. The Venezuela strike is less about democracy and more about geopolitics, oil, and great-power rivalry. Article link 🔗 https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-venezuela-explosion-maduro-captured-explained/article70467615.ece

According to US officials, the operation dubbed as “Absolute Resolve”, had been planned and rehearsed for months. Once launched, it unfolded in under 30 minutes and ended Nicolás Maduro’s rule within hours.

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