The US launched a half-hour-long “special military operation” in Venezuela on Saturday morning that culminated in Delta Force’s capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Several military sites were bombed, US helicopters flew freely over Caracas in a surreal display of the US’ aerial supremacy, and there were reportedly no US casualties. The US’ “special military operation” was therefore an astounding success regardless of one’s personal opinions about its merits. Here are five takeaways from this event:
1. The US’ Grand Strategic Goal Is To Build “Fortress America”
It was assessed here that the National Security Strategy’s prioritization of the Western Hemisphere is all about building “Fortress America”, which refers to the restoration of the US’ hegemony over the Americas in order for it to survive and even thrive if it loses control of the Eastern Hemisphere. It might not happen right away, but the US’ “special military operation” will likely result in it obtaining control over Venezuela’s oil reserves, the world’s largest. That would help make “Fortress America” a reality.
Hours after Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was taken into custody on drug trafficking charges, Katie Miller, the wife of Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Steven Miller, shared a controversial post seemingly calling for the US to take the Arctic island over.
Miller, a conservative podcaster, posted a map of the Danish territory covered by the American flag and simply wrote ‘SOON.’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not rule out that the Cuban communist government could become the Trump administration’s next target, a day after Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro’s arrest.
Learn More:
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/five-takeaways-us-special-military-operation-venezuela
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15433079/greenland-takeover-trump-venezuela-maga.html
https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/marco-rubio-issues-huge-warning-1597550