Sociopolitical Obstacles to Energy Development in Venezuela

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with David Mares about the American intervention in Venezuela, what it means for the Venezuelan people and energy industry, and what would need to happen to build a better future for Venezuelans. You can find David's book "Resource Nationalism and Energy Policy" here: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/resource-nationalism-and-energy-policy/9780231202947/ // Guest Bio: - David R. Mares is Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Institute of the Americas Endowed Chair for Inter-American Affairs Emeritus at the University of California San Diego's Department of Political Science, as well as the Baker Institute Scholar for Latin American Energy Studies at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University // Host Bio: - Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendation: - "The Grey Wolf: A Novel", by Louise Penny: https://www.amazon.ca/Grey-Wolf-Novel-Inspector-Gamache-ebook/dp/B0CQHLDW2T - "The Black Wolf: A Novel", by Louise Penny: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Wolf-Novel-Inspector-Gamache-ebook/dp/B0DPJ5W41H // Interview recording Date: January 9, 2026 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.