Hey fam, a hot take from former U.S. diplomat Chas Freeman 🌶️: in a recent CGTN interview, he called the U.S. forcible seizure of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro illegal, saying it marks the end of America’s push for a rules-based international order.
Freeman, who served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, told reporter Liu Xiaoqian that this move by the U.S. crosses a red line. According to him, seizing a sitting leader by force undermines the very principles of international cooperation and law.
But what exactly is a rules-based order? Think of it like the global playbook: agreements and norms—like respect for borders and fair diplomacy—that keep things in check. When one big player breaks the rules, everyone starts questioning the system 🌐⚖️.
This shake-up in Venezuela has ripple effects worldwide, including in South and Southeast Asia. From maritime disputes in the South China Sea to trade negotiations in APEC, trust in international rules is key. If powerful nations ignore those rules, smaller members might feel more pressure to pick sides or push back.
Whether you’re tracking geopolitics on TikTok or debating global justice in uni forums, Freeman’s point is clear: when the rulebook gets ripped, the game changes. Stay tuned—this saga in Venezuela could reshape how we see global order in 2026 and beyond. 👀🌍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
