Venezuela's Potential Threat to the United States' National Security: An Analysis of the Conflictual Inter-Country Relationship

Abstract

Currently the strained relationship between Venezuela and the United States (US) could negatively affect the economic trade between the two countries. Clearly there is a strategic economic interdependent relationship between them. But what is the cause behind the current stressed relationship between the Venezuela and the US? Given the long history of this relationship this question must be addressed. The region of the Americas must learn to co-exist with minimum possible conflicts. The world is watching how these two countries will resolve their differences. The purpose of this paper is to outline some of the facts about Venezuela identify the US national security objectives describe key points of contention from both countries identify perceived threats and recommend possible conflict solutions to significantly improve the strategic relationship between Venezuela and the US.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 07, 2006
Accession Number
ADA448819

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  • Quintin Fulgham Sr.

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical
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