Trump's Venezuela Strike Sets Dangerous Precedent for Russia, China
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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 13:12
Trump's Venezuela Strike Sets Dangerous Precedent for Russia, China
- •US operation captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, framed by Trump as reasserting American dominance.
- •Analysts warn this action could inadvertently set a dangerous precedent for Russia and China to use force in their spheres of influence.
- •Fiona Hill notes the US weakens its moral authority to criticize similar actions by rivals like China in Taiwan or Russia in Eastern Europe.
- •Russia and China condemned the US move but showed restraint, possibly seeking strategic benefits or avoiding antagonizing Trump.
- •The "might-makes-right" approach risks legitimizing similar claims by rivals, turning a show of strength into a justification for their future actions.
Why It Matters: Trump's Venezuela action risks legitimizing rivals' use of force, weakening US moral authority.
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