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All items tagged VenezuelaOpen Think Tank ArticlesFebruary 22, 2008 | A Nuclear "Rogue Axis"Christian E. Rieck: A further proliferation of nuclear technology among ambitious middle powers is inevitable. Even though such a cooperation between Iran and Venezuela seems far-fetched at the moment, deepening ties amongst mounting international pressure could create an attractive nuclear possibility for them. ... MoreNovember 19, 2007 | Western Woes and Rogue PrideChristian E. Rieck: Western “rogue state” rhetoric is creating unlikely partnerships among the outcasts of the international community. The unity possible under the rogue state banner provides a welcome chance to mimic international legitimacy, and an opportunity to further erode democracy and consolidate domestic power—without Western admonitions to the contrary. ... MoreOctober 18, 2007 | "The Axis of Good": Iran and VenezuelaChristian Rieck and Dustin Dehez: We argue that the growing public relationship between Iran and Venezuela is more a game of smoke and mirrors than a substantial threat. The US and EU must avoid rising to propaganda’s bait and continue dealing with Ahmadinejad and Chavez individually, bearing in mind that “if pushed too hard, even unlikely bedfellows can become a happy couple.” ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesJanuary 26, 2012 | Latin America's Economies: Innocent Bystanders?Latin America recovered strongly from the financial crisis of 2008-9, but now the region is feeling the pains of financial stress and dwindling global demand. Nevertheless, the major economies (the LAC-7: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Uruguay) in the region are still expected to perform decently despite a sluggish global economy. September 28, 2010 | Is Hugo Chavez a Real Threat to the US?With the latest elections in Venezuela, Hugo Chávez has become the focus of debate in the United States. ++ For many, Chávez’s plans to implement a Cuban style economic and political model which will rubber stamp his own decrees could prove to be a threat for the US. ++ A new sensation is his alleged clandestine support for Iran’s nuclear program, which if not tackled ... MoreFebruary 23, 2009 | Say No to False Democracy, Latin AmericaHugo Chavez continues to “demolish the democratic institutions” that enabled Venezuela its relative successes over the past 40 years. ++ Most worrying is his endorsement of the crippling view that reform and so-called “bourgeois” democracy cannot create social justice: his alternative “reeks of patronage” and has done little to develop the country. ++ As is ... MoreFebruary 17, 2009 | President Chavez for Eternity January 22, 2009 | Putin and Chavez: Partners In CrimePresident Chavez and PM Putin are “enjoying a burgeoning friendship,” finding common ground in their oppression of dissidents and the violent crime ruling their cities. ++ Their regimes do little to tackle the pervasive murder of political objectors and journalists; instead, the citizenry is faced with “a leviathan cloaked in the misappropriated vocabulary of democracy.” ... MoreJanuary 14, 2009 | The Economic Crisis Advances Democracy GloballyThe Great Depression hindered the democratic progress; the current crisis could advance it. ++ Authoritarian countries like China, Russia, Venezuela and Iran will suffer more than democratic competitors. ++ Political legitimacy based on “delivering the economic goods” is weaker than one based on political freedom and the capacity to change governments without changing regime. ++ Democracies may ... MoreNovember 28, 2008 | An End to Latin American DragooningA third of the US’ oil, most of its immigrants, and nearly all of its cocaine come from Latin America. ++ President-elect Obama could easily overlook the region as he enters office at such a demanding time; that would be foolish. ++ Given the maladroit leadership of President Bush, little more will be needed than “good sense and sensitivity” to turn the relationship around. ++ ... MoreSeptember 15, 2008 | "Hugo Chávez's Russian Dalliance"Putin is using Venezuela in reaction to US plans for a missile defense system in Europe. ++ With his economy in shambles and his opposition uniting, Chávez is happy to be used because he wants to rally national support by painting the US as a threat to sovereignty. ++ Bolivian unrest threatens Chávez’s own imperial aims, and fear tactics are being used in Bolivia in hopes of ... MoreSeptember 10, 2008 | Russia and Venezuela are Threatening US WatersMonday, Russia agreed to joint naval exercises with Venezuela and is making its first major maneuvers off US waters since the Cold War. ++ It is not widely recognized, but the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and the Panama Canal are vital gates for US energy imports, making them vulnerable choke points for enemies of the US, i.e., a Russian-Venezuelan alliance. ++ Chavez has been buying weapons from ... MoreOctober 19, 2007 | Big Oil Getting SmallerControl of the world’s oil is in a smaller and smaller number of hands, writes Sacha Kumaria on Yale Global Online. Rising oil prices — analysts predict $100 per barrel by the end of 2007 — has fuelled increasing competition between independent oil companies (IOC’s) such as Exxon Mobil and national oil companies (NOC’s). However, the world’s largest oil companies plan ... MoreAugust 21, 2007 | Is Russia's claim exceptional? List of most Valuable Disputed TerritoriesFP lists the top most valuable disputed turfs that might just be worth a fight. The world was astonished by Russia’s recent claim to the arctic shelf, with potential for billions of dollars worth of oil and gas reserves. But looking globally, many other strategic and mineral rich territories are just as highly contested between several countries. Japan vs. China, Venezuela against major US oil ... MoreCommentsMarch 13, 2008 | Dear Florian, Thank you for your comments...February 27, 2008 | Thanks for softly knocking on the door, Mr.... |
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