Hey everyone, have you heard about the US military strike on Venezuela earlier this month? 🌎💥 It’s sparking debate worldwide, feeling like a blast from the past in the Cold War playbook.
Geopolitical analyst Ben Norton warns this move echoes Operation Condor—a Cold War-era strategy when Washington backed right-wing authorities across Latin America in the 1970s.
So why now? Experts say it’s driven by strategic competition and the hunt for critical minerals (the key ingredients in our phone and laptop batteries, electric vehicles, and more!).
For those of us in South and Southeast Asia—whether you're coding in Bengaluru, designing apps in Manila, or working at an EV plant in Jakarta—this scramble affects chip supplies, battery costs, and the pace of tech innovation right here at home.
The big question: could we see similar interventions in other countries? As global tensions rise, many fear this strike might just be the beginning.
Stay tuned and stay informed! Our tech-driven lives are more connected to geopolitics than ever. 🔍✨
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US strike on Venezuela signals a return to Cold War intervention
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