Christopher Sabatini

Tara Kangalu, global affairs journalist and author on Iran, on post-leader power struggles and regional fallout. Christopher Sabatini, Latin America expert, on rapid US–Venezuela rapprochement and practical impacts. Sophie Monaghan-Coombs, culture editor, on Madrid’s vibrant art and design week. Grace Charlton, design and fashion editor, on niche trends and luxury houses courting devoted audiences.

Join Leopoldo Lopez, a Venezuelan opposition leader and pro-democracy activist, along with Artie McConnell, a former federal prosecutor, and Christopher Sabatini, a senior fellow at Chatham House, as they dive into the complex world of sanctions. They debate the effectiveness of these policies in challenging authoritarian regimes. Lopez shares personal stories of resistance from within Venezuela, while the group discusses the unintended consequences on civilians and the importance of a nuanced approach. Can sanctions truly promote democracy, or do they merely exacerbate suffering?

Dr Christopher Sabatini, Latin America expert on security and governance. Laurel Rapp, analyst of US foreign policy in the Americas. They dissect the Donroe Doctrine and how control of oil and finance shapes a new U.S. playbook. They probe risks to Venezuela, the prospects for Rubio’s Cuba plans, and the complex politics around Haiti and regional stability.

Hal Hodson, Americas editor for The Economist, Christopher Sabatini, a Latin America expert at Chatham House, and Vanda Felbab-Brown from the Brookings Institution come together to unravel the chaos in Venezuela. They dive into Maduro's economic mismanagement, the political power shift post-capture, and the implications for the oil industry. The trio critiques the U.S.'s influence and discusses the realities facing everyday Venezuelans as elites thrive. They explore potential paths forward and the geopolitical ramifications for the region.

Join BBC correspondent Will Grant, an expert on Central America, and Jeremy McDermott, co-founder of InSight Crime, as they dive into Venezuela's tumultuous landscape. They discuss the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, the implications of a regime change strategy, and how Maduro's government responds to increasing pressures. Dr. Christopher Sabatini and Dr. Annette Idler add insights on the geopolitical motives behind U.S. actions and the complexities of narco-terrorism. Will Venezuela face instability, or will calm prevail in this charged scenario?

Christopher Sabatini, a Latin America researcher who maps Cuba’s ties with Venezuela and oil-for-services deals. Lillian Guerra, a historian of Cuba’s revolution and political shifts. They explore Cuba’s lost Venezuelan oil lifeline, rising blackouts and humanitarian strain, and the historical roots of the island’s resilience and authoritarian evolution.

Christopher Sabatini, US‑Lateinamerika-Analyst, erklärt die geopolitischen Folgen des Ölstopps. Michael Zeuske, Historiker zu Kuba, beschreibt soziale Spaltung und ökonomische Spannungen. Aracely Rodriguez Malagón, kubanische Aktivistin und Anwältin, schildert Blackouts, Inflation und Alltagssorgen. Gespräch über Embargo‑Folgen, Ölabhängigkeit, Liberalisierungsoptionen und internationale Reaktionen.

Neil Quilliam, Middle East specialist on Gulf and Iran dynamics. Heather Hurlburt, US foreign policy and Washington politics analyst. Dr Christopher Sabatini, Latin America and energy geopolitics expert. They debate Iran’s regional strike capacity and Gulf security fallout. They examine transatlantic reluctance, US-Israel coordination strains, global energy shocks and wider risks from Venezuela to Cuba.

Christopher Sabatini, a senior research fellow at Chatham House and an expert on Latin American politics, dives into Trump's aggressive strategy in the region. He discusses the implications of Trump's focus on Venezuela and how it links to potential targets like Colombia and Cuba. Sabatini warns against the dangerous precedent set by using military raids as policy tools, highlighting the shift towards Monroe Doctrine-style interventionism. Regional reactions are varied, highlighting a fractured response to U.S. actions and their impact on sovereignty.

Claudio Barrientos, a historian at Diego Portales University, discusses how Chile's failed constitutional reform led to a conservative resurgence. Jose Ragas, an assistant professor at Catholic University, frames this shift as a protest vote amid broader regional trends. Christopher Sabatini, a senior fellow at Chatham House, warns of the geopolitical implications, linking Latin America's rightward turn to Trump's influence on themes like crime and immigration. Together, they explore the future of leftist movements and the volatility of political landscapes across South America.