U.S. Military Action Against Venezuelan “Drug Terrorists” Deemed Likely, Expert Says
WASHINGTON – A limited military strike against targets in Venezuela, possibly involving sea-launched missiles or drone attacks, is “very likely,” according to U.S. foreign policy expert dr. Jonathan Cristol. The assessment, reported by BILD, suggests the possibility of escalated U.S. intervention targeting groups identified as “drug terrorists.” However, a full-scale land invasion remains improbable due to potential backlash from former president Trump’s political base, Cristol stated.
The analysis comes amid ongoing U.S. efforts to counter illicit drug trafficking and destabilizing influences in the region. While the Biden administration has not publicly signaled an imminent military operation,the prospect highlights the escalating tensions and complex geopolitical calculations surrounding Venezuela. any U.S. military action would significantly impact regional stability,potentially drawing in other actors and further complicating the already fraught political landscape.
Cristol, a political scientist at Bard College specializing in U.S. military interventions and international conflict, emphasized the political constraints facing any potential deployment of troops. “Trump would have big problems with his base shoudl he order a land invasion in South America!” he told BILD. This suggests a preference for more targeted, less visible operations, such as strikes from the sea or air, to achieve specific objectives without triggering widespread domestic opposition.
Dr. Cristol researches U.S. foreign and security policy and has analyzed U.S. military deployments and international conflict strategies for years.