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UPSC Issue at a Glance | US–Venezuela Crisis: What happened, why Venezuela, and how it matters for India
January 15, 2026 4:36 pm
From the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and oil geopolitics to fentanyl, great-power rivalry, and India’s strategic dilemmas, the US–Venezuela crisis is more than breaking news. This week's UPSC Issue at a Glance decodes Operation Absolute Resolve and its implications for global order and India’s interests. Don’t miss the infographics and post-read questions.
Beyond Trending: What is rules-based international order?
January 12, 2026 11:53 am
Why has the unilateral military action by the Trump Administration against the sovereign state of Venezuela triggered an intense debate about the post-WWII Rules-Based International Order (RBIO)?
US to control sale of Venezuelan oil indefinitely, keep the revenue, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright
January 07, 2026 11:06 pm
On Tuesday, Caracas and Washington reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States.
Five reasons why Donald Trump is nothing but another 'Dilli ka munda'
January 06, 2026 6:33 pm
The US President isn't just an orange-skinned reality TV star who has created a new right-wing politics in America
Knowledge Nugget: Beyond Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro’s Capture — What you must know for the UPSC Exam
January 07, 2026 11:05 am
The US launched major strikes on Caracas, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump said the operation was aimed at ending what Washington describes as a “narco-terrorist regime”. How has the Trump administration characterised its war on drugs? How grave is fentanyl trafficking—and is oil the real driver? Here’s all you need to know.
China criticises US on capture of Venezuela President Maduro: 'No country can act as world's judge'
January 05, 2026 10:51 am
Beijing has criticised Washington for capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying no country should act as the world’s police and warning that the move is a major blow to China–Venezuela relations.
US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after attack on Venezuela
January 04, 2026 11:33 am
The curbs will now be lifted, but airlines warn disruptions will continue.
Who is Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president after Maduro's capture?
January 04, 2026 12:35 pm
Delcy Rodriguez served as Nicolas Maduro’s vice president since 2018 and was next in line for the President’s post after Maduro.
‘I don’t rule it out’: Donald Trump on war with Venezuela
December 20, 2025 12:04 am
The US military has carried out at least 28 strikes on boats from Venezuela since September, killing over 100 people.
Venezuela raises military alert, prepares for guerrilla response as USS Gerald R Ford enters Latin American waters
November 12, 2025 1:00 am
Venezuela is deploying weapons, including decades-old Russian-made equipment, and is planning to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a US air or ground attack.
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