U.S. arrest of Maduro sparks ‘might makes right’ fears
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Key Points:
- The U.S. launched a surprise raid in Venezuela on Jan. 3, arresting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on drug and terrorism charges, sparking international criticism over the legality of the operation.
- The action revived debates about U.S. foreign policy asserting a "Trump Corollary," reminiscent of the Monroe Doctrine, where the U.S. claims a sphere of influence in the Western Hemisphere, raising concerns about global power dynamics.
- Experts warn that such unilateral actions could undermine U.S. moral authority, potentially encouraging other authoritarian regimes to justify territorial aggression, and complicate issues like China's stance on Taiwan.
- While China condemned the U.S. strike as a violation of sovereignty, analysts suggest Beijing is unlikely to directly imitate
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