The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Our Changing World - What Are We Missing?
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Nov 10, 2025 
Dr. Janice Stein, a foreign-policy expert from the Munk School at the University of Toronto, dives into underreported global issues! She discusses U.S. military considerations in Venezuela, exploring risks and potential outcomes. Janice highlights a significant U.S. meeting with Central Asian leaders to secure vital minerals, countering China's influence. Additionally, she analyzes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming visit, revealing shifts in diplomatic relations and energy cooperation. A compelling conversation about geopolitics and its implications!
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U.S. Options Against Maduro Are High Risk
- The U.S. is positioning significant military assets near Venezuela with leaked plans suggesting options from airstrikes to special-ops raids.
- Janice Stein warns these options are risky, legally ungrounded, and could escalate regionally.
Airstrikes Alone Won't Remove Maduro
- Special-ops raids or targeted airstrikes to remove Maduro face operational and political obstacles like colectivos and Bolivarian militias.
- Stein highlights that without boots on the ground the campaign could fail and provoke widespread instability.
Legal Rationale For Force Is Missing
- The Trump White House lacks a clear legal justification for using force against Venezuela according to Stein.
- She contrasts this with Obama's documented legal memos, noting no similar public rationale exists now.