The main reason why the U.S. administration prioritizes Caracas over Havana lies in the nature of the interests at stake.
Venezuela’s future cannot be under U.S. guardianship.
The natural disaster that struck Venezuela marks the collapse of Chavismo, even in the eyes of those who defended it until the very end.
[O]il, CITGO and the control of gold remain the key pieces on a geopolitical chessboard.
Since America is Taiwan’s “Uncle Sam,” it should take better care of Taiwan. America does not, however.
In the U.S., Trump no longer has a declaration of a victory over Iran within his grasp.
[G]reat powers rarely come to the rescue of smaller states once their own strategic interests are at stake.
The entire Trumpian policy of the day, riding high on the MAGA bandwagon, is all about rejigging the world order again in favor of America.
Military power is just a necessity for enjoying the blessings of oil.
[T]he crisis of soft power risks accelerating the decline of [U.S.] power in the world, activating and speeding up centrifugal dynamics that might otherwise have taken years to fully manifest.
The prevailing view among the international community is that while American hegemony still exists, it is now in a state of relative decline.