In a shocking turn of events, the United States launched a bold military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. This brazen move has sent shockwaves across the international community, with many expressing deep concerns about the implications of such aggressive actions.
The US strikes on Venezuela have been met with widespread condemnation, with China issuing a strong rebuke against what it termed as a “hegemonic” attack on a sovereign nation. Beijing has demanded the immediate release of Maduro, highlighting the growing tensions between the US and China on the global stage.
The swift and decisive nature of the US military operation has raised questions about the future of US foreign policy under President Donald Trump. The move to extradite Maduro to New York for trial on charges of “narcoterrorism conspiracy” and illegal weapons trafficking has been viewed as a significant escalation in US-Venezuela relations.
While some analysts have praised the US for taking a tough stance against the Maduro regime, others have expressed concerns about the potential consequences of such aggressive actions. The rapid dismantling of international norms and the rule of law in the pursuit of US interests has raised fears of a new era of geopolitical instability.
China, a key ally of Venezuela, has been carefully monitoring the situation and is expected to recalibrate its approach in response to the US’s actions. Analysts believe that China will adopt a patient and strategic approach, playing the long game as it navigates the shifting geopolitical landscape.
The events in Venezuela have underscored the growing tensions between major global powers and the challenges of maintaining stability and order in an increasingly volatile world. The ‘Putinization’ of US foreign policy, characterized by a willingness to bend or break established norms for strategic gain, has raised alarm bells among many observers.
As the world grapples with the implications of the US strikes on Venezuela, it is clear that the reverberations of this bold move will be felt far beyond the borders of Caracas. The international community must carefully consider the long-term consequences of such actions and work towards a more stable and peaceful global order.
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References:
1. The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/03/putin-russia-us-foreign-policy-venezuela
2. RT: https://www.rt.com/news/630529-china-slams-hegemonic-us-attack/
3. South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338696/us-scrambles-geopolitics-stark-attack-venezuela
4. Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/china-issues-4-word-demand-36495595
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