Daalder: Allies “worried” over US military presence in Caribbean #shorts #venezuela #politics

Geopolitical Risk & International Relations - The Caribbean is experiencing a significant accumulation of military power, comparable to the Cuban missile crisis era [1] - The US has deployed a large aircraft carrier, cruisers, destroyers, and a substantial number of Marines to the Caribbean [1][2] - NATO allies are concerned about the US military actions, particularly the removal of the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier from the Mediterranean, which impacts NATO's presence [3] - Some allies view the US actions as potentially illegal, resembling the behavior they are opposing in Russia [4] - The UK government has reportedly ceased intelligence sharing with the US regarding operations against Venezuela, and the Dutch government is limiting intelligence sharing due to politicization concerns [4][5] Potential Motivations & Implications - The military buildup may be more than just intercepting drug boats, potentially signaling the beginning of military action [2] - There's speculation that the US actions could be a bluff, but the consequences of such a bluff being called are uncertain [2] - Deteriorating relationships with allies could weaken the US position, as the US is stronger with allies than standing alone [5]