Military Readiness and Foreign Policy Complexity

This chapter examines the U.S. military's escalation in readiness to combat drug cartels in Mexico during the Trump administration, alongside concerns regarding international law and sovereignty. It highlights the contradictions in U.S. foreign policy towards Venezuela, including negotiations with the Maduro regime despite labeling it illegitimate. Additionally, the chapter critiques the implications of recent actions and decisions, such as the release of a convicted American and developments surrounding the Nord Stream pipeline investigation.