Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.
Author: Michael Crowley
U.S. Ran a War Game on Ousting Maduro. Venezuela Fell Into Chaos.
An official U.S. government exercise during President Trump’s first term forecast turmoil and potential violence in a post-Maduro Venezuela.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no one raised the Caribbean military operation in closed-door meetings at a G7 summit. But ministers from France and the European Union publicly called them unlawful.
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Rubio, in Israel, Says a Diplomatic Solution to Gaza War May Not be Possible
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.
Rubio Heads to a Defiant Israel After Qatar Strike
The diplomat will consult with Israeli officials about their coming military offensive in Gaza City, as President Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war appear stalled.
Time Is Running Out for Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah, U.S. Officials Warn
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When Trump Meets Putin, Anything Could Happen
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