After Maduro: A new dawn for Venezuela

The panel analyzes the implications of the U.S. operation to extract Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela, focusing on the potential for a strategic win. Panelists discuss the importance of high-level, sustained U.S. focus on the Western Hemisphere, suggesting bureaucratic changes and stronger regional partnerships. The discussion covers Venezuela's internal power dynamics, with Delcy Rodriguez's role as acting president and the influence of figures like Diosdado Cabello. Panelists explore the challenges of achieving U.S. goals related to narcotics and foreign influence, given the limitations of the Venezuelan military and the strong ties with China. The panel also examines the necessity of a democratic transition, including free and fair elections.

Outlines

Part 1: Operation Absolute Resolve, Context

Part 2: Power Dynamics, Foreign Influence

Part 3: Economic Recovery, Regional Security

Part 4: Strategic Outlook, Future Implications

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Part 1: Operation Absolute Resolve, Context

US Operation in Venezuela: Maduro's Arrest and its Six Takeaways

Maduro's Economic Legacy and the Military Capabilities Behind Operation Absolute Resolve

Part 2: Power Dynamics, Foreign Influence

Internal Regime Dynamics in Venezuela Post-Maduro: Delcy's Tightrope Walk

The Trump Corollary: Countering Foreign Adversaries in the Western Hemisphere

China's Potential Retaliation and Venezuela's Digital Infrastructure Under Delcy

Part 3: Economic Recovery, Regional Security

Venezuela's Economic Future: A Half-Century Recovery Under Current Policies

Reopening the US Embassy and Regional Security Dynamics Post-Maduro

Information Environment, Public Trust, and Economic Recovery in Venezuela

Part 4: Strategic Outlook, Future Implications

Translating Tactical Victory into Strategic Win: High-Level Focus on the Hemisphere

Trump's Attempts to Get Maduro to Leave and the Question of "Then What?"

Implications for World Safety and Stability After Maduro's Capture

Cuba's Future and Key Priorities for Venezuela in the Coming Weeks

After Maduro: A new dawn for Venezuela

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Part 1: Operation Absolute Resolve, Context

06:23US Operation in Venezuela: Maduro's Arrest and its Six Takeaways

US Operation in Venezuela: Maduro's Arrest and its Six Takeaways

10:04Maduro's Economic Legacy and the Military Capabilities Behind Operation Absolute Resolve

Maduro's Economic Legacy and the Military Capabilities Behind Operation Absolute Resolve

Part 2: Power Dynamics, Foreign Influence

15:26Internal Regime Dynamics in Venezuela Post-Maduro: Delcy's Tightrope Walk

Internal Regime Dynamics in Venezuela Post-Maduro: Delcy's Tightrope Walk

22:31The Trump Corollary: Countering Foreign Adversaries in the Western Hemisphere

The Trump Corollary: Countering Foreign Adversaries in the Western Hemisphere

27:10China's Potential Retaliation and Venezuela's Digital Infrastructure Under Delcy

China's Potential Retaliation and Venezuela's Digital Infrastructure Under Delcy

Part 3: Economic Recovery, Regional Security

32:26Venezuela's Economic Future: A Half-Century Recovery Under Current Policies

Venezuela's Economic Future: A Half-Century Recovery Under Current Policies

39:43Reopening the US Embassy and Regional Security Dynamics Post-Maduro

Reopening the US Embassy and Regional Security Dynamics Post-Maduro

43:41Information Environment, Public Trust, and Economic Recovery in Venezuela

Information Environment, Public Trust, and Economic Recovery in Venezuela

Part 4: Strategic Outlook, Future Implications

47:24Translating Tactical Victory into Strategic Win: High-Level Focus on the Hemisphere

Translating Tactical Victory into Strategic Win: High-Level Focus on the Hemisphere

50:30Trump's Attempts to Get Maduro to Leave and the Question of "Then What?"

Trump's Attempts to Get Maduro to Leave and the Question of "Then What?"

54:20Implications for World Safety and Stability After Maduro's Capture

Implications for World Safety and Stability After Maduro's Capture

1:01:40Cuba's Future and Key Priorities for Venezuela in the Coming Weeks

Cuba's Future and Key Priorities for Venezuela in the Coming Weeks