Bernd
11/12/2025 (Wed) 19:19
No.54838
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In the second video he goes through various options. This is similar to Which Path to Persia:
>>545231. Intensify existing pressures, tightening sanctions, introduce sanctions on countries supporting Venezuela, isolating them further. Basically the Containment policy. Problem: they can't do that much further, and could cause such humanitarian problem which can cause rally the flag effect and strengthen Maduro.
2. Increase covert action: clandestine operation, encourage defections, assassination. Unpredictable and can backfire.
3. Military action: targeted strikes, special force raids. Risk of civilian casualties, and low chance to get the desired effect.
4. Invasion and occupation by US forces. High cost and long commitment for rebuilding.