Defense One Radio, Ep. 202: The known perils of regime change
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Guest:
- Monica Duffy Toft, director of the Center for Strategic Studies and a professor of international politics at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; her essay “Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy” was published earlier this month in The Conversation.
Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Activity
Discussion on the implications of military intervention and regime change in Venezuela.
Location
Venezuela
Unit
U.S. military
Equipment
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Summary
Monica Duffy Toft argues that while military force can topple a dictator in Venezuela, it fails to create political authority or legitimacy. The discussion highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of U.S. intervention in the region.
Key Facts
- Monica Duffy Toft discusses the challenges of regime change in Venezuela.
- Military force can remove a dictator but cannot establish political legitimacy.
- The U.S. military's role in Venezuela is questioned regarding effectiveness.