All Things Policy Venezuela Intervention: Causes, Impact and Aftermath
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Jan 7, 2026 Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd), a seasoned expert in defense and geopolitics, provides a deep dive into the US intervention in Venezuela. He explores the underlying motives, including energy control and diaspora politics. Raman contrasts differing diplomatic strategies within the US administration and discusses the minimal resistance from Venezuelan defenses. The conversation also highlights potential outcomes for Venezuela's future, including a civil war or a change in leadership, and assesses regional repercussions for nations like Cuba and Colombia.
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Resources Drive Strategic Interest
- Energy and mineral wealth were central U.S. motivations, with Venezuela holding the largest oil deposits and vast gold reserves.
- Both China and Russia factored into U.S. calculations about controlling oil flows and global price influence.
From Engagement To Confrontation
- A prior U.S. approach favored negotiated cooperation with licensing for Chevron and joint security patrols.
- That conciliatory track was dismantled politically in favor of a confrontation framed around criminality and narcotics.
Florida Politics Shaped Policy
- Florida's Cuban and Venezuelan exile communities and electoral politics pushed hardline U.S. policy.
- Marco Rubio leveraged this base to change policy incentives and build momentum for tougher action.