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Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?
Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency? Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro’s fate demonstrates that the Trump administration is willing to use military force for regime change, and Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei faces a similar threat. Khamenei’s regime is in trouble due to lack of state allies, a crumbling […]
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I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress’ surrendering its decision-making powers, as the US launched large-scale attacks without explicit authorization from lawmakers. The US military raid in Venezuela raises questions about procedure and legality, with […]
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Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support
Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support Cuba’s leaders are facing a significant loss of support after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces, potentially weakening their grip on power. The Trump administration has adopted a […]
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5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region
5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region The US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power marks a significant shift in hemispheric politics, signaling that the US is prepared to act unilaterally and forcefully to achieve its goals. There are five possible scenarios for […]
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Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We’ve seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq
Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We’ve seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq President Donald Trump’s administration has presented the US military operations against Venezuela as a war against drug trafficking and terrorism, despite lacking credible evidence to support these claims. The […]
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Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold
Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold Despite President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, both countries launched airstrikes against each other within hours, raising concerns that the deal may not hold. Ceasefire deals often fail due […]
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