Venezuela between Peace and War: International Projection of the Crisis in the Caribbean Sea
- Authors: Rozental D.M.1,2
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Affiliations:
- Institute of Latin American Studies RAS
- HSE University
- Issue: No 7 (135) (2025)
- Pages: 63-74
- Section: EUROPEAN PROCESS: COUNTRIES AND REGIONS
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0201-7083/article/view/363562
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.7868/S3034599525070065
- ID: 363562
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Abstract
The article is dedicated to Venezuela's foreign policy in the context of worsening relations with the United States and military activity in the Caribbean Sea. It analyzes the causes of the crisis and the positions of the involved parties. It also examines the diplomatic resources available to Caracas. Special attention is given to Venezuela's course in Latin America, the role of European countries, and the stance of BRICS countries. Pressure from the Trump administration on Maduro's government is explained by a desire to get concessions in negotiations and a way to solve domestic political tasks in the United States. It may involve mobilizing the Republican electorate or attracting votes from the Cuban and Venezuelan diaspora. At the same time, no country in the Western Hemisphere supports threats of using force. This is shown by sociological survey data. The European Union has taken a moderate position. It supports the White House's fight against drugs, but wants international law to be observed. China, Russia, and Iran have limited ability to help Venezuela. These countries call against military intervention and are ready to support Caracas in international organizations. The possibility of a military action depends on talks between the countries.
About the authors
D. M. Rozental
Institute of Latin American Studies RAS; HSE University
Email: rozentaldm@gmail.com
Candidate of Sciences (History), Director; Associate Professor, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs Moscow, Russia
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