Fareed Zakaria GPS Protests in Iran Rage; Venezuela’s Future
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Jan 11, 2026 Holly Dagres, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, discusses the ongoing protests in Iran, exploring factors that make this uprising unique and the regime's vulnerabilities. Francisco Rodríguez, an economist from Venezuela, analyzes the country's political landscape, emphasizing the challenges of a post-Maduro future and the delicate balance between foreign investment and democratic demands. David Herzberg provides insight into the origins of the fentanyl crisis, linking it to complex supply chains and highlighting the need for demand-side solutions.
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Iran's Unusually Fragile Moment
- Iran's protests are larger and the regime is uniquely fragile due to foreign setbacks and domestic crises.
- Holly Dagres says this combination makes the Islamic Republic more vulnerable than during past uprisings.
Enable Communications And Back Democratic Transition
- Turn on direct Starlink to restore Iranians' internet access during shutdowns.
- Call for and support a democratic transition to match protesters' demands.
Decapitation, Not Full Regime Change
- Maduro's capture looks like a decapitation without broad regime change.
- Francisco R. Rodríguez argues U.S. coordination with Venezuelan authorities shaped the operation.
