Sunday, January 04, 2026

What Might the US Do Next after Venezuela? | Inside Story

Jan 4, 2026 | The US capture of Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro has been sharply criticised by his allies - but not by Western nations, despite questions about its legality. So, does the operation signal a new aggressive US strategy - and what might the global impact be?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Charles Shapiro - a former US Ambassador to Venezuela under President George W. Bush.

Stefan Wolff - Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Ernesto Castaneda - Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at the American University in Washington DC.