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international13 hours ago•18 min saved

Regime Change Reconsidered: History's Caution for Today's Policy

Historian Richard Haass surveys a long, costly history of regime-change attempts and argues success only comes with credible post-change plans and sustained nation-building. From WWII Germany/Japan to Panama, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, failed efforts show the perils of rushed interventions. With current debates over Venezuela, Gaza, and Iran, the U.S. should treat regime change as a reactive tool rather than a first resort, offering calibrated incentives and supporting viable political transitions instead of attempting to remake regimes from the top down.

via Foreign Affairs|

#afghanistan #foreign-policy #international

world1 day ago•13 min saved

Venezuela War Gamble: A Lack of Purpose Endangers Trump's Legacy

The Conversation US piece argues that major U.S. regime-change wars have political costs and tend to start with a grand narrative that galvanizes public support. There is currently no such clear mission for Venezuela, making any potential U.S. military action risky and unpopular with the public. Polls show limited support for intervention, a divided political landscape, and growing calls in Congress for explicit presidential authorization. The author cautions that leaders can become politically boxed in by their own rhetoric (audience costs) and suggests avoiding firm commitments and pursuing non-military measures unless a coherent, widely supported objective emerges; otherwise, any U.S. deaths or setbacks could damage Trump’s legacy.

via The Conversation|

#foreign-policy #maduro #regime-change

world1 day ago•13 min saved

Exiled prince lays out plan for Iran’s democratic transition amid protests

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi outlines a roadmap to topple Ayatollah Khamenei and replace the Islamic Republic with a secular democracy, arguing change must come from inside Iran via sustained protests and defections, with an amnesty offered to defectors and a rapid transition government formed after a referendum. He urges against foreign military intervention, seeks more Western support for dissent (including Starlink access) and a constitutional conference to draft a new settlement, while keeping open the option of a monarchy but prioritizing human rights and secular governance. The path remains uncertain amid a brutal crackdown and a fragmented opposition, but Pahlavi’s role as a potential transitional figure has grown as protests widen.

via politico.eu|

#democracy #iran #protests

world3 days ago•9 min saved

Iran's Protest Movements and the Quest for Change

Iranians express a mix of despair, hope, and skepticism about the protests and potential regime change, citing economic struggles, political uncertainty, and doubts about future stability, with many fearing prolonged instability and questioning the prospects for meaningful reform or freedom.

via The Guardian|

#economic-hardship #iran-protests #iranian-society

world5 days ago•0 min saved

Global Efforts and Political Tensions Surrounding Maduro's Escape and Venezuela

On Christmas Eve, Vatican officials, including Cardinal Parolin, urgently discussed with the US ambassador the US's plans for Venezuela, questioning whether the US aimed solely at drug traffickers or was pursuing regime change, and urging for a diplomatic exit for Maduro.

via The Washington Post|

#maduro #regime-change #us-foreign-policy

world5 days ago•11 min saved

Trump's Ambitious and Controversial Western Hemisphere Strategies

The article describes a bold US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards regime change in Venezuela, with plans for a long-term transition to democracy supported by economic and military measures, amidst geopolitical tensions and regional instability.

via Engelsberg Ideas|

#maduro #regime-change #trump

world5 days ago•4 min saved

Iran protests intensify as leaders vow to stand firm amid calls for investigation

Mass protests across Iran, driven by economic hardship, political repression, and calls for regime change, have grown more intense and widespread, with some demonstrators even chanting for the return of the monarchy, reflecting deep dissatisfaction and a desire for change among Iranians.

via BBC|

#economic-frustration #iran-protests #monarchy-support

business5 days ago•5 min saved

Investors Eye Venezuela’s Turbulent Debt Restructuring and Profit Opportunities

Wall Street banks are eyeing potential profits from Venezuela's post-Maduro regime change, focusing on unlocking the country's oil reserves and infrastructure, but face challenges due to political instability, sanctions, and lack of rule of law, making immediate investments uncertain and likely years away.

via Financial Times|

#business #energy-sector #investment

world6 days ago•5 min saved

Fidel Castro Era Comes to an End?

The article discusses the decline of the Castro-era socialist model in Latin America, highlighting the economic and political failures of Venezuela and Cuba, and suggesting that the era of Castro's influence may be ending as regional leaders and populations move away from his legacy.

via Americas Quarterly|

#cuba #fidel-castro #latin-america

world6 days ago•5 min saved

Fidel Castro Era Comes to an End?

The article discusses the decline of the Castro-era leftist regimes in Latin America, highlighting Venezuela's economic collapse and Cuba's ongoing struggles as signs that the era may be ending, with a shift towards more moderate or different political models among younger leaders.

via Americas Quarterly|

#cuba #fidel-castro #latin-america

world9 days ago•8 min saved

Trump's Venezuela Strategy Sparks Concerns of Global Aggression

The article reports on a covert U.S. military operation in Venezuela aimed at regime change, involving the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro, with officials criticizing it as a violation of international law and a sign of the decline of the U.S.-led global order, while Trump threatens further military actions and control over Venezuelan resources.

via The Intercept|

#geopolitical-norms #international-law #regime-change

world9 days ago•2 min saved

U.S. and Venezuela Tensions Highlight Shifting Foreign Policies

U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz defended recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela, asserting they are not occupation or regime change but law enforcement operations targeting narcotraffickers, amidst international criticism and concerns over regional stability.

via CBS News|

#mike-waltz #regime-change #un

world9 days ago•11 min saved

Trump's Foreign Policy: Not an Isolationist

The article debunks the myth that Donald Trump was a dove, highlighting his hawkish actions such as attempting regime change in Venezuela and supporting US imperial interests, which suggest his foreign policy was aggressive rather than peaceful, potentially leading to global disorder.

via Vox|

#donald-trump #foreign-policy #imperialism

world9 days ago•8 min saved

The Reasons Behind Maduro's Fall - Gil Guerra

The U.S. conducted a successful covert operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, citing reasons such as drug trafficking, oil interests, migration issues, regional stability, and demonstrating power, though these justifications reveal internal contradictions and complex geopolitical considerations.

via The Dispatch|

#drug-trafficking #maduro #regime-change

world10 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Warns Venezuela's New Leader Amid Political Turmoil

Donald Trump warned Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez of severe consequences if she doesn't cooperate, amid US efforts to oust Maduro, who was recently captured and charged in the US. The US conducted a secret military operation against Maduro and his wife, claiming it was law enforcement, but critics see it as an act of war, raising concerns about legality and regional stability.

via BBC|

#maduro #military-operation #regime-change