# 158 - Deterrence in Flux: Venezuela, Narco-Terrorism, and the Monroe Doctrine

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Podcast: [The NIDS View](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nids-view-5887633)
Published: 2026-01-14T05:00:00+00:00
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Jim and Curtis discuss the implications for deterrence following the change in Venezuelan leadership. They explore the context of U.S. foreign policy, particularly the Monroe Doctrine, and analyze the various threat vectors emerging from Venezuela, including narco-terrorism and geopolitical adversaries. The conversation emphasizes the importance of enforcing international rules and the economic implications of these actions to ensure long-term stability. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com : https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

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