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Stephen Tufnell
Associate Professor of Modern US History at St Peter's College, Oxford, specializing in American imperialism and US foreign policy, who provides expert analysis on US actions in Venezuela.
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Jan 5, 2026
• 18min
Why Trump’s action in Venezuela is no surprise
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Dr. Stephen Tufnell, an Associate Professor of Modern US History at St. Peter's College, Oxford, dives into the implications of Donald Trump's military actions in Venezuela. He discusses the extensive planning behind Maduro’s capture and the Monroe Doctrine's evolution as a justification for U.S. intervention. Tufnell draws parallels with past interventions, like Panama, and warns about the pitfalls of military force without clear governance plans. He also speculates on the potential impact on countries like Cuba and Colombia, while exploring Trump's appeal to 19th-century expansionism.
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