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The US invasion of Venezuela would mean the defeat of the Global South

The US invasion of Venezuela would mean the defeat of the Global South

The mounting US military build-up and repeated hostile actions in the Caribbean strongly suggest the Trump administration plans to invade Venezuela, assassinate President Nicolás Maduro, and seize its vast oil reserves. This is not about drugs or terrorism; it is a clear violation of international law aimed at eliminating independent governments, controlling resources, and gaining an upper hand against rising powers like China and the BRICS. The defeat of Venezuela could signal the defeat of the entire Global South. By Akbar Fijani.

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The Case For a US-Iran Mini Deal

The Case For a US-Iran Mini Deal

As tensions persist and the Iran nuclear deal hangs in the balance, Kaveh L. Afrasiabi casts a look at the challenges faced by both sides, including the influence of third parties, domestic politics, and conflicting leadership preferences that are making a successful resolution increasingly difficult.

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