The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Venezuela to Greenland to .... Canada?
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Jan 12, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Janice Stein, Director of the Munk School at the University of Toronto and renowned foreign policy expert, shares her insights on the covert complexities behind U.S. actions in Venezuela. She highlights how intelligence operations bypassed Maduro's defenses and warns Canadians about the far-reaching implications of disinformation. The conversation also touches on U.S. interests in Greenland's resources, the evolving NATO dynamics under Trump, and the massive protests in Iran that could shape the region's future.
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Operation Suggests Deep Pre-Planning
- Janice Stein argues the Venezuelan operation showed deep pre-attack collaboration and intelligence work.
- She highlights surprising lack of resistance and possible compromise inside Maduro's circle.
Canada Should Watch Foreign Reach
- Stein warns Canada must note how the U.S. builds partnerships inside other states before action.
- She cautions that open societies and disinformation make Canada vulnerable to foreign interference.
Arctic Is About Resources And Real Estate
- Stein links U.S. moves in Venezuela and Greenland to resources and strategic real estate in the Arctic.
- She says Trump's Greenland focus is about resources and control, not purely security.