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Regime Change in Venezuela Is a Good Calculated Risk

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 6022 implied HN points • 03 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. Overthrowing Maduro was a calculated risk because his socialist rule devastated Venezuela’s economy and institutions, and replacing him could produce meaningful improvement.
  2. Fears about unintended consequences, civil war, or breaches of international law are real but don’t automatically justify keeping a destructive dictator in power; doing nothing also has severe costs.
  3. The taboo against foreign regime change is weak already, so this single operation is unlikely to upend international norms, and sometimes taking risks is necessary to create hope for better outcomes.

Crude Ideology

Unpopular Front • 189 implied HN points • 04 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. U.S. action in Venezuela reflects a crude, openly materialist imperialism where control over oil and power is presented as the motive instead of the old democracy pretense.
  2. The oil industry doesn’t present a unified push for intervention: big firms fear huge costly investments while smaller investors and refiners see opportunities, so economic interests are fractured and messy.
  3. Domestic factional politics and the desire for spectacle — from neocons to immigration hardliners — helped drive the move, raising the risk that political needs will produce more risky foreign adventures.

Admiral Fabuloso Thumps His Tub

Spoils of War • 786 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. There is a push for action against Iran despite lack of evidence.
  2. Admiral Stavridis' rise in the military and political circles is characterized by toadying and political maneuvering.
  3. His involvement in conflicts like the Libya intervention and advocacy for aggressive actions in Russia and Syria raises concerns.

Taliban In Afghanistan Bad, Al-Qaeda In Syria Good

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1769 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Interventionism
  1. The West often views military actions differently based on who is doing them. For example, invading a country for security reasons is seen as wrong for Russia but accepted when done by Israel.
  2. The label 'terrorist organization' is often used by Western powers to justify their actions and military interventions, and it's seen as a tool to control the narrative rather than a factual designation.
  3. The world is becoming unpredictable, and many believe that anything can happen. This means there is hope for positive change, as circumstances can rapidly transform in unexpected ways.

Gee, I Wonder Why Venezuela Is Authoritarian!

JoeWrote • 118 implied HN points • 03 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Interventionism
  1. The U.S. has a long history of intervening in Latin America, often leading to the rise of authoritarian governments in places like Guatemala and Venezuela. These actions have created instability and pain for many people in the region.
  2. Venezuelan leadership has often responded with authoritarian measures as a way to protect the country from perceived external threats, especially from the U.S. This response highlights the complexities of governance under constant external pressure.
  3. Critics of the Venezuelan government, while pointing out valid issues, often overlook how American policies have shaped the current situation. The cycle of intervention and authoritarianism demonstrates how outside influences can heavily impact a nation's political landscape.
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Mexico's AMLO sent Biden letter blasting US 'interventionism' and funding of opposition groups

Geopolitical Economy Report • 697 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. Mexico's President AMLO criticized US 'interventionism' and funding opposition groups, feeding tension between the two countries.
  2. CIA-associated organizations like USAID have a history of supporting right-wing opposition groups in various countries to challenge governments that challenge US foreign policy interests.
  3. AMLO advocates for cooperation and friendship in US-Mexico relations, opposing far-right US politicians who push for military intervention in Mexico over issues like drug trafficking.

JJM on Venezuela

John’s Substack • 10 implied HN points • 04 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. A roundtable on Venezuela will be held at the Quincy Institute on January 6 from 2–3 pm EST.
  2. The panel is titled Interventionism on Steroids – The Trump Takeover of Venezuela, signaling a focus on U.S. intervention and Trump’s role in the crisis.
  3. A registration link is provided to watch the event, and the speaker will also appear on several podcasts that week to discuss events in Venezuela.

The US should pull out of the Middle East

Phillips’s Newsletter • 88 implied HN points • 01 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Interventionism
  1. The US should reconsider its military presence in the Middle East as it often leads to unexpected problems. Military actions can be costly and may create more issues than they solve.
  2. Supporting allies who can defend themselves is important. Helping countries like Ukraine can prevent the need for direct US military involvement in future conflicts.
  3. Direct military intervention can weaken allies rather than strengthen them, as seen in past US engagements. It's better to focus on supporting local forces that are willing to fight for their own interests.

Trump's Colonial Adventure

Theory Matters • 7 implied HN points • 08 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Interventionism
  1. Reviving old imperial ideas like the Monroe Doctrine is a nostalgic 'second act' that doesn't match today's world and risks being ineffective or counterproductive.
  2. The push to intervene in places like Venezuela has no clear plan for what comes next and looks more like rhetoric and self-interest than a real strategy for building democracy.
  3. Earlier interventions at least had ideological justifications; today's approach feels like blunt bullying that ignores legitimacy, relies on proxies, and could repeat the mistakes that weakened past empires.

Top Biden official: US would overthrow Colombia's new left-wing president 40 years ago

Geopolitical Economy Report • 139 implied HN points • 24 Aug 22
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. The top Latin America advisor for US President Joe Biden, Juan Sebastián González, hinted at US interference against Colombia's new left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, citing historical actions the US would have taken.
  2. González has a background in the State Department and National Security Council, and made the comments in Spanish during an interview with Colombian media.
  3. The new Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, has historical ties to the M-19 armed movement, has shown a shift in relations with Venezuela, and faced issues with US-influenced organizations like the Organization of American States.

President Milei Gave The #1 Speech At The 2024 WEF In Switzerland.

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. President Milei's speech at 2024 WEF highlighted the negative impact of interventionism on small businesses and families.
  2. Big corporations and global leaders support interventionism to maintain power and control over citizens, while the burden falls on the middle class and small businesses.
  3. Acceptance of destructive policies by global leaders is driven by fear, resulting in economic struggles for the middle class and small businesses.

Why Interventionism Isn’t a Dirty Word

American Dreaming • 3 HN points • 11 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Interventionism
  1. Interventionism, once a common practice for the US, has fallen out of favor with the public over the years due to costly wars, military failures, and lack of success in conflicts.
  2. Public opinion in the US has shifted towards anti-interventionism, with many Americans opposing military interventions to stabilize conflicts, promote democracy, or protect business interests abroad.
  3. While some interventions have been catastrophic failures, not all military actions should be dismissed, as there have been instances like World War II and Kosovo where intervention led to positive outcomes.

In War We Trust

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Interventionism
  1. American military history has deep roots tied to business interests and global domination, evident from the early years to present conflicts.
  2. The Cold War led to the rise of the American military-industry complex, fueled by fear and threat inflation, impacting global politics.
  3. The Global War on Terror highlights the paradox of fighting for peace, draining resources, causing widespread harm, and eroding American values.