Trump’s Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russia’s and China’s Own Aggression
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- President Trump announced the seizure of Venezuela's head of state, accusing the country of hosting foreign adversaries and declaring that American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will remain unchallenged.
- His statements targeted Russia and China, who have established close ties with Nicolás Maduro, the captured Venezuelan leader, though some aspects of Trump's approach could also be seen as aligning with Beijing and Moscow's interests.
- The aggressive U.S. action against Venezuela has created global uncertainty, prompting both allies and adversaries to reassess the implications of a superpower willing to use force in a transactional and power-driven foreign policy.
- Analysts suggest that Russia and China may view this uncertainty as an opportunity, questioning why they cannot assert similar aggression in their own regions if
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