Amanpour US Double Boat Strike Prompts Bipartisan Criticism
Dec 1, 2025
Brian Winter, Editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, delves into the U.S. strategy to oust Maduro, exploring the implications of the recent military actions and political risks involved. Former Secretary of State John Kerry offers insights on diplomacy with Russia, critiquing the current approach and emphasizing effective sanctions. Pastor Tim Johnson shares his transformative experiences at Rikers Island, highlighting the importance of emotional connections in rehabilitating young inmates. Together, they explore the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and the roots of incarceration.
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Double-Tap Strike Raises Legal Alarm
- The September 2nd double-tap strike raised legal and chain-of-command questions about U.S. maritime operations near Venezuela.
- Classified legal justifications and unclear orders deepen bipartisan concern over potential violations of laws of war.
Pressure Aims To Oust Maduro Without Invasion
- The administration's pressure aims to force Maduro out either by asylum or internal coup rather than full-scale invasion.
- Sustained military buildup risks credibility if it fails to produce regime change without major escalation.
Pardon Undercuts Anti-Narco Messaging
- Pardoning Honduras's Juan Orlando Hernandez while targeting Venezuelan narco-activities creates a perceived double standard in U.S. policy.
- That dissonance undermines U.S. credibility in Latin America and draws bipartisan criticism.