The more the US interferes, the more likely [Venezuela] would drift into chaos. If it does, it would be a bigger threat to the US than it is today, as it lies in its backyard.
The message is unmistakable: there are no absolute guarantees and state sovereignty is conditional when it clashes with the interests of powerful states.
The more the US interferes, the more likely [Venezuela] would drift into chaos. If it does, it would be a bigger threat to the US than it is today, as it lies in its backyard.
While China has warned of serious consequences and may impose sanctions, the U.S. frames the sale as a necessary sustainment measure for existing aircraft rather than an escalation.