Russian Influence in Venezuela: A Potential Spoiler for USSOUTHCOM

Abstract

This monograph examines Russia's influence in Venezuela. The Russian presence in Venezuela presents a challenge to US security interests in the Western Hemisphere. The Russian approach resembles Soviet policy in the Western Hemisphere during the Cold War. In compliance with the Primakov Doctrine, Russia's foreign policy leverages its influence in Venezuela as part of a broader strategy to establish a multipolar world and challenge the United States. This monograph argues that Russia has overlapping strategic interests in Venezuela and may use asymmetric countermeasures to preserve its interests. This monograph encourages US operational and strategic planners to consider Russian courses of action to maintain influence in Venezuela. These considerations can drive and inform effective future US operations.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 27, 2021
Accession Number
AD1161282

Entities

People

  • Philip J. Mccormick

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Military Studies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central America
  • Central Europe
  • Civil War
  • Cold War
  • Corporations
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Information Warfare
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Latin America
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Private Military Companies
  • Russia
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Strategic Security Studies