Venezuela-Guyana: Regional Politics or Geopolitical Chess?

Scott Ritter- Venezuela’s escalation of its claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region has thrown the Caribbean region into a state of flux

Venezuela’s escalation of its claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region has thrown the Caribbean region into a state of flux, with many observers talking of the potential for a war between the two nations that could escalate with the potential involvement of the US, UK and Brazil. The geopolitical implications, from an energy security perspective, of the fate of billions of barrels of oil reserves cannot be understated. Understanding the roots of this crisis is paramount in finding a potential solution. Some observers point to history, others to domestic Venezuelan politics. A third factor — the world’s transition away from a US-led order — should also be included.

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