How Regional Actors Might Respond to a U.S.-Venezuelan War

The Trump administration has escalated threats against Venezuela by surging military aircraft and warships to the Caribbean. U.S. forces have attacked multiple boats near Venezuela, with the administration stating it is targeting drug traffickers linked to President Nicolas Maduro. President Trump has suggested the conflict could shift from sea to land and has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations. The analysis considers how other regional actors might respond to a potential war between the U.S. and Venezuela.