The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Regime Change for Venezuela || Peter Zeihan
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Nov 1, 2025 A powerful supercarrier, USS Ford, is making waves in Venezuela’s waters, signaling serious U.S. intentions beyond mere intimidation. The discussion spans comparisons of military assets and how rapid regime change could be executed with minimal resistance. However, the aftermath poses risks, including potential civil wars and refugee crises. Despite the strategic advantages, maintaining order post-intervention would prove challenging. This critical analysis sheds light on the complexities of U.S. military actions and their global implications.
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Supercarrier Signals Rapid Regime-Change Intent
- The Trump administration deployed the USS Ford to Venezuelan waters signaling a serious intent to remove Maduro's government.
- A supercarrier plus an amphibious assault ship creates a fast option to topple a small regime but risks major downstream collapse.
Ford’s Unmatched Power And Uncertainty
- The USS Ford is far more capable than previous Nimitz-class carriers and is untested in real combat.
- Using such a powerful asset in the Western Hemisphere is highly unprecedented and consequential.
Carrier Plus MEU Enables Quick Coup
- The U.S. already has amphibious assets like USS Iwo Jima nearby that carry thousands of Marines.
- Combining overwatch from a supercarrier with a Marine Expeditionary Unit enables rapid forcible regime removal.