Benjamin Gedan

Benjamin Gedan, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center and former South America director on the National Security Council, discusses the complexities of U.S. military actions against Venezuela. He critiques the legal basis for recent strikes and warns against a large-scale military commitment, highlighting the precarious humanitarian situation. Gedan also delves into Venezuela’s economic decline, drug trafficking issues, and the impact of sanctions on civilians, as well as regional perceptions of U.S. intervention.