Venezuela

Podcasts

How to Secure Democracy After Authoritarianism? Venezuela and the Problem of Credible Transitions

The conversation explores how concepts such as adverse selection and signaling help explain this dynamic, and what it would take for democratic leaders to build trust with key actors. It also introduces a novel framework for transitional justice—one that differentiates between actors based on both responsibility and strategic importance.

11.05.2026

News

Venezuela and the Return of U.S. Hemispheric Power

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces signals a turning point in hemispheric power relations. This intervention not only reshapes Venezuela’s political future, but also exposes a regional order in which sovereignty is conditional, legitimacy is secondary, and U.S. power faces few effective constraints.

21.01.2026

News

Venezuela and the “Sustainability” Wars Ahead

At the heart of contemporary conflicts lies an often-overlooked reality: Environmental resources are unevenly distributed and governed. As climate change accelerates and ecological limits tighten, struggles over land, energy, water, and biodiversity increasingly shape global politics, revealing the sustainability–peace nexus as a strategic mechanism used to stabilize extraction.

9.01.2026