Foreign Policy

Trump’s Venezuela Raid Reveals the Risks of Reckless American Overreach

The recent operation to capture Nicolás Maduro exposes a troubling trend of American overreach under President Trump, risking destabilization and alienating allies while invoking an outdated doctrine that threatens national sovereignty across the Western Hemisphere.

By National Security Desk | January 6, 2026

Foreign Policy

China’s Defiant Stand on Venezuela Captures U.S. Overreach in Stark Light

China calls for the immediate release of Venezuelan President Maduro after his capture by U.S. forces, accusing Washington of violating international law and sovereignty—a bold confrontation that spotlights America’s complex role in defending freedom abroad.

By National Security Desk | January 5, 2026

Foreign Policy

Trump Acknowledges Heavy Cuban Losses in Failed Maduro Capture Operation

President Trump confirmed significant casualties, including many Cuban operatives shielding Nicolás Maduro during the U.S. Delta Force operation—raising urgent questions about foreign entanglements and American strategic priorities.

By National Security Desk | January 5, 2026