How the Trump Administration Should Counter Putin’s Policies in Ukraine and Venezuela

If Nicolás Maduro is removed from office in Venezuela, Putin might act as he did when a popular revolution overthrew Yanukovych in Ukraine, in 2014: with a surprise invasion of the Crimea. This time, Putin may launch a surprise naval and land attack on
— Read on www.gatestoneinstitute.org/13795/trump-putin-ukraine-venezuela

In this case Russia and China are who we are really fighting. They have much invested in this dictator and do not want to lose their power and leverage over a small but oil rich country. Maduro treats his people much like the citizens of Russia and China get treated, birds of a feather.

The Militarization of Xi Jinping’s China

The People’s Liberation Army is arming fast, and that development is triggering alarm. Beijing has always claimed its military is for defensive purposes only, but no country threatens territory under China’s control. The buildup, therefore, looks like
— Read on www.gatestoneinstitute.org/13794/china-militarization

A more aggressive military stance.