The U.S. counter-narcotics mission off Venezuela’s coast is based on an unproven drug-smuggling narrative, reminiscent of past regime change justifications, while Venezuelans endure increasing repression. Concurrently, new leaks about a peace proposal and a recorded call involving Trump’s envoy have disrupted Russia-Ukraine negotiations. In Israel, settler violence in the West Bank has surged, fueled by a far-right movement gaining mainstream acceptance, as reported by Nic Muirhead. Analysts, including Hilla Dayan and Oren Ziv, explore the implications of these developments within their respective contexts.
