Judging Freedom LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : US Empire Seeking a New Colony
Jan 6, 2026
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski, a retired U.S. Air Force officer and keen critic of American foreign policy, shares her insights on the CIA-enabled Caracas operation, describing it as a 'snatch and grab'. She discusses the disparity between U.S. military might and actual tactics, labeling the intervention as criminal. Kwiatkowski highlights imperial motives tied to oil and dollar hegemony while cautioning against unchecked executive power and its global implications. She also critiques the CIA's unchecked autonomy and the U.S.'s hypocrisy in international relations.
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Military Used As Political Mob Tool
- U.S. military actions in Venezuela resembled a CIA-backed snatch-and-grab rather than a true test of military capability.
- Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski warns this use of force makes the military look like a mob tool for Washington's interests.
Oil Seizure As Geopolitical Strategy
- Controlling Venezuelan oil would let the U.S. reduce Middle East relevance and boost U.S.-Israeli power.
- Kwiatkowski argues this seizure is part of an imperial model seeking resources and geopolitical dominance.
Insist On Real Diplomacy
- Diplomacy is the proper tool to protect sovereignty, but the U.S. currently avoids serious diplomacy.
- Kwiatkowski implies nations must either insist on genuine diplomacy or prepare for war to defend assets.