Geopolitical & Security Concerns - US military actions in the Caribbean, specifically strikes on alleged drug boats, are raising concerns about extrajudicial killings and potential violations of international law [1][2] - The US administration's justification for these strikes, claiming they target drug traffickers, is being questioned, with some suggesting alternative motives such as regime change in Venezuela or access to resources [4][5][7] - Analysts suggest the US may be pursuing covert operations in Venezuela aimed at removing President Maduro from power [5] Drug Trafficking & Counter-Narcotics Strategy - The effectiveness of the US strategy of blowing up boats in the Caribbean is being questioned, especially considering that the majority of fentanyl comes from Mexico and cocaine from Colombia [8][13] - Some argue that a comprehensive, government-wide approach is needed, including sanctions and addressing the demand for drugs within the US [13][14] - Federal drug prosecutions have reportedly dropped by 10% under the Trump administration due to a focus on immigration crackdown [8] Evidence & Transparency - Lawmakers are demanding more transparency and evidence to support the claim that those targeted in the strikes are indeed drug traffickers [2] - The US government possesses significant intelligence on drug trafficking routes and operations in Venezuela and Colombia, but has not made it public [10][11] - Congress has not approved these operations, leading to concerns about the executive branch's authority in conducting them [11]

60 minutes overtime. Our story this week is about the relationship between US and Venezuela in this moment. And we had the rare opportunity to go inside Venezuela and hear from people about the threat of invasion or change in their country.Sientes que algo va a pasar. Ah, bueno, uno se pone nervioso, uno se pone desesperado, no queremos que pase nada. September, military struanotics anduelan drugs through the so you get to see that.But we're going to stop them by land. Also, there is a tremendous amount of ...

Political Commentary - The report questions the acceptability of Finland's Foreign Minister calling for regime change in Georgia [1] - The report suggests a reciprocal action, proposing sending FM Lavrov to protests in the UK [1] - The report advocates for the detention of the Finnish Foreign Minister [1]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday to assert that the US doesn’t seek conflict with Beijing nor is it pursuing regime change, the Pentagon said https://t.co/fCZqbrOSMP ...

So, why don't we talk about the investor angle on this first. The fact that the president is striking a Venezuelan uh ship, is this part of an effort by this administration for regime change. And if they wanted to change the regime, what would be the out the uh the hope that they would outcome.So, Pete Hexth, the Secretary of Defense, was asked that very directly and declined to answer the question and said that would be up to the president. It would seem um that yes, the government would like the US govern ...

Geopolitical Analysis - The report questions whether the goal is simply a show or a genuine attempt at Venezuelan regime change [1]

Geopolitical Influence - The US Institute of Peace, a CIA front, allegedly uses paid professional regime change specialists and protest trainers [1] - The US government is accused of starting revolutions [1] - The music industry is allegedly hijacked to sway populations and influence government stability [1]

Geopolitical Analysis - The report suggests that individuals funded by the US government through USAID/NGOs are allegedly employing similar tactics used in overseas "non-violent" regime change operations within the US [1] - The report highlights concerns about potential "non-violent" regime change tactics being replicated domestically [1]

Nuclear Program Status - The Iranian regime desires to possess a nuclear weapon and wants to acquire one now [1] - There are significant uncertainties surrounding the current status of the Iranian nuclear program [1] - A new Iranian regime is considered the only way to achieve a non-nuclear Iran or an Iran not actively pursuing nuclear weapons [1] Regime Change Implications - The question arises whether the United States and its allies want to engage in regime change [2] - The only way to have a non-nuclear Iran is to have a different regime [1]

TONIGHT, A SPECIAL EDITION OF BALANCE OF POWER. THE U.S. MILITARY STRIKE ON IRAN AND THE THREAT OF A WIDENING WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST. >> THE PRESIDENT AUTHORIZED A PRECISION MISSION TO NEUTRALIZE THE THREATS TO OUR NATIONAL INTEREST POSED BY THE IRANIAN NUCLEAR MISSION. THIS MISSION HAS NOT BEEN ABOUT REGIME CHANGE. >> PRESIDENT TRUMP ACTED TO DENY THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS REGIME FROM THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS WEAPONS. >> TONIGHT I CAN REPORT TO THE WORLD THAT THESE STRIKES WERE A SPECTACULAR MILITARY SU ...