Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Larry Johnson: U.S. War on Venezuela Has Global Ramifications
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Jan 4, 2026 Larry Johnson, a former CIA intelligence analyst, discusses the U.S.'s recent covert actions against Venezuela, including the controversial capture of President Maduro. He critiques this operation as a tactical 'mission accomplished' that may lead to long-term instability, warning of potential domestic insurgency and historical parallels to Colombia’s guerrilla conflicts. Johnson also explores the geopolitical ramifications, highlighting strengthened ties between China and Russia, European reactions, and the potential humanitarian fallout, including risks of mass displacement.
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Mission Accomplished Creates Bigger Problems
- Larry Johnson argues kidnapping Maduro is a short-sighted "mission accomplished" move that creates long-term problems.
- He warns U.S. control of Venezuela will provoke instability, resistance, and likely further troop commitments.
Expect Insurgency, Not Quick Stabilization
- Johnson predicts a domestic insurgency rather than a clean civil war, similar to Colombia's decades-long conflict.
- He stresses porous borders and armed groups will enable continued violence and safe havens.
CIA Influence Helped Shape Venezuela's History
- Johnson recounts CIA influence in Venezuela's past, claiming Carlos Andrés Pérez was a paid CIA asset.
- He links earlier CIA mismanagement to Chavez's rise as a historical lesson.