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Guyana-Venezuela Border Dispute, Missile Defense Base in Poland, DRC Elections, and More
Dec 14, 2023
Will Freeman, an expert on the potential conflict between Venezuela and Guyana, discusses the territorial dispute over the Essequibo region. Michelle Gavin, an analyst on the tense elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, talks about the ongoing presidential elections. Other interesting topics covered include the missile defense base in Poland and the disappearance of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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- The meeting between Venezuela and Guyana in Saint Vincent is a crucial opportunity to deescalate their border dispute and involve concerned neighboring countries to find a resolution.
- The operability of the new US missile defense base in Poland adds to the strained relations between the US and Russia, as it is seen as a direct threat by Russia and raises concerns about its effectiveness.
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Venezuela-Guyana Border Dispute
Venezuela and Guyana are meeting in Saint Vincent to discuss their longstanding border dispute. Venezuela claims sovereignty over a significant region of Guyana, and tensions have escalated due to Venezuela's recent threats to annex the region. The meeting in Saint Vincent is seen as an opportunity to deescalate the dispute, considering the involvement of concerned neighboring countries. However, the situation remains uncertain as it holds significant importance for the Maduro regime.
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