Carlos Solar

Carlos Solar, a senior research fellow at RUSI specializing in Latin American security, delves into Venezuela's political turmoil. He discusses the new interim president's challenges amid Maduro's lingering influence and the CIA's grim assessment of the opposition's strength. Solar highlights the regional push for regime change, driven by concerns over crime spillover, and emphasizes the pivotal role of U.S. officials like Marco Rubio in shaping responses. With eight million Venezuelans displaced, the implications for regional stability are profound.

Adrian Blomfield, a Senior foreign correspondent at The Telegraph, and Dr. Carlos Solar, a Latin America security expert at RUSI, delve into the seismic shifts in Venezuela following Trump's capture of Maduro. They discuss the implications for Iran, Russia, and China, who are now facing significant losses in a key ally. The pair explore the revived relevance of the Monroe Doctrine and debate whether the U.S. is creating a client state in Venezuela. They also touch on how these developments impact global order, with a particular eye on future tensions involving Taiwan and Ukraine.