How U.S. Companies May Return to Venezuela and Be Compliant
Washington has three ways to provide sanctions relief to the country and PDVSA. The cases of Syria, Sudan, and Iraq serve as historical references.
Washington’s Path to Displacing Rivals in Post-Maduro Venezuela
With Maduro removed, the U.S. faces the difficult task of limiting the influence of China, Russia and Iran without triggering instability.
AQ Podcast | After Maduro: Risks in Venezuela and Beyond
Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation on what the capture of Nicolás Maduro might mean for the country and beyond.
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.
Venezuela: The Post-Maduro Oil, Gas and Mining Outlook
The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.
REACTION: Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.
A Roadmap for Venezuela’s Future Transition
The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.
Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
What Will Venezuela’s Military Do? History Offers Hints
Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.
AQ Podcast | Understanding Trump’s Military Buildup in Latin America
An analysis of what President Donald Trump really seeks to accomplish in Venezuela and beyond
U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean Set to Challenge Maduro and Trump
The use of deadly force against Venezuelan traffickers marks the beginning of a new strategy. Will it work?
Putin and Maduro’s ‘Perfect Harmony’ Tests Trump’s Watch
Moscow and Caracas are strengthening ties in key areas, including ammunition production, rewriting the Americas playbook.
The Future of Venezuela’s Diaspora
Recent surveys of migrant communities in Colombia and Peru provide rare insights into the largest exodus in Latin American history.
Trump’s Iran Strikes Shook the Middle East—and Perhaps U.S.-Venezuela Ties
The possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East should bring Caracas back into focus for American policymakers.
Hardliners Are Poised to Dominate New Phase of U.S.-Venezuela Relations
The regional elections and the suspension of Chevron’s oil license will further isolate Maduro’s regime, writes an expert.

