The Maduro Crisis 'Is Self-Inflicted,' Says Chatham House's Niblett

The transcript discusses the resilience of violent regimes, focusing on Venezuela's crisis under Maduro, with 3 million emigrating. It highlights the potential military dynamics and Russia's influence in the Caribbean, referencing the Monroe Doctrine. The discussion shifts to US-Russia relations, emphasizing the strategic balance of power and NATO expansion, aiming to inject doubt into the US administration's decisions.

What is one of the major challenges faced by the Maduro government in Venezuela?

• Economic sanctions from the UN

• Mass emigration of its citizens

• Increased foreign investments

• Support from neighboring countries

How does the speaker describe Russia's stance on Venezuela?

• Russia is indifferent to the situation

• Russia supports a change in leadership

• Russia firmly backs Maduro

• Russia is seeking to withdraw its influence

What historical doctrine is mentioned in relation to Russian influence in the Caribbean?

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Eisenhower Doctrine

• The Truman Doctrine

• The Brezhnev Doctrine

What is a key factor in the current balance of power between Russia and the West?

• The expansion of NATO

• The decline of the European Union

• The rise of China

• The dissolution of the United Nations

What recent event is highlighted as significant in the context of Russian-Western relations?

• The Brexit vote

• The Macedonia vote

• The US-China trade deal

• The Paris Climate Agreement