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Will Trump’s actions in Venezuela spur Russia and China to erect their own spheres of influence?
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US President Donald Trump (right) observing the US raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, on Jan 3.
PHOTO: EPA
- EU expresses regret over US military operation in Venezuela, citing breaches of international law, but avoids strong condemnation, calling for adherence to UN Charter.
- Operation may embolden nations like Russia/China to disregard international law, although they already do so, and revives the Monroe Doctrine, risking spheres of influence.
- US action breaks the taboo against targeting heads of state, setting a dangerous precedent; Trump's threats to other leaders heighten global security risks.
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PARIS - European governments have reacted cautiously to the US military operation in Venezuela
In private, most European leaders agree that the US intervention with its summary arrest and exfiltration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
