The Globalist

Venezuela prepares for a US attack and tariffs slam the brakes on Japanese carmakers

Nov 13, 2025
Terry Stiasny, a political journalist and author, weighs in on the implications of the Paris attack anniversary and the fallout from Epstein's emails. Meanwhile, Guy Delaunay, a Balkans correspondent, sheds light on the controversy surrounding Belgrade's army HQ redevelopment, revealing public opposition to the project. They also discuss the serious preparations Venezuela is making for a potential US attack and the repercussions of US tariffs on Japanese car manufacturers, highlighting economic tensions on multiple fronts.
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INSIGHT

US Naval Build-Up Raises Escalation Risk

  • The USS Gerald R. Ford strike group's arrival sparked Venezuelan mobilisation and talk of a managed escalation.
  • Antonio Sampaio and Garana Gerjic warn that US action risks unpredictable regional consequences and deterrence responses from Caracas.
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Allies Withhold Intelligence Over Strike Fears

  • The UK paused sharing some intelligence with the US over concerns its data could enable strikes that violate international law.
  • Garana Gerjic frames this as a major breach in Five Eyes cooperation with regional partners following Colombia and the Netherlands' pullbacks.
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Counterdrug Strikes Undermine Regional Cooperation

  • US strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats have damaged relations with South American partners and hurt anti-narcotics cooperation.
  • Antonio Sampaio says the campaign undermines Western ability to fight cocaine production and strains longstanding intelligence partnerships.
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