Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Daniel Davis: Chaos & More Wars After the Attack on Venezuela
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Jan 6, 2026 Lt. Col. Daniel Davis, a four-time combat veteran and investigative commentator, dives into the controversial attack on Venezuela. He critiques the operation as an illegal act that could incite more chaos and wars. Davis emphasizes the dangerous precedent it sets for international law, warning it could justify future kidnappings by other nations. He also discusses the risks of further U.S. military overreach and how actions against Venezuela could prompt strong reactions from China and Russia, potentially destabilizing global relations.
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Tactical Success, Strategic Liability
- LtCol Daniel Davis argues the Venezuela raid was tactically successful but legally and morally wrong under international and US law.
- He warns that ignoring law for short-term gains undermines long-term national security and moral authority.
Perilous Precedent Of Cross‑Border Seizures
- Davis says seizing a foreign leader because of an indictment sets a dangerous precedent other states can copy.
- That precedent forfeits U.S. moral authority and invites reciprocal seizures of leaders globally.
Threats Damage Credibility
- Davis characterizes threats to seize assets and compel compliance as thug-like state behavior.
- He warns such rhetoric damages U.S. credibility and risks escalating conflicts rather than resolving them.