CNA US seizure of Venezuela’s president: What it means for smaller countries like Singapore | Deep Dive

US military strikes on Venezuela and the dramatic seizure of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have sparked international outrage and discussions about a new global order. Where does this leave countries like Singapore? In this Deep Dive episode, Tiffany Ang speaks with Professor Joseph Liow of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Kevin Chen from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies to examine the broader geopolitical stakes.

02:15 Why the strike shouldn’t surprise us
04:20 Trump’s plan to “run Venezuela”
06:35 Drugs, oil or strategy?
08:43 The contradictions in Trump’s actions
10:57 How will China or Russia respond?
12:57 Comparing Venezuela to Ukraine
13:52 Were US’ actions legal?
15:42 Impact on small states like Singapore
20:01 “Might makes right” on the global stage

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