Episode Details

Venezuela didn't fall apart by accident. It's the result of years of socialism, corruption and a regime that couldn't be removed by elections or international pressure.

In this PMQs episode, Peter and Conor talk through what happened with Maduro, why Venezuelans themselves welcomed his removal, and why the usual arguments about regime change and international law don't hold up in the real world.

They also look at the role of oil, US power, proxy conflicts, and why strong states operate by different rules. The episode ends on the hardest question of all: after removing a dictator, what actually comes next?

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction
03:57 – Why Public Opinion Split Instantly
05:00 – Non-interventionism vs Reality
06:52 – Firsthand Experience Inside Venezuela
14:28 – Criticism From the West
17:29 – Oil Wealth, Poverty & State Failure
18:39 – Why Narratives Don't Match Reality
22:37 – Self-determination
24:20 – Does International Law Even Exist?
30:50 – Two Worlds?
33:39 – Tier-one Countries & Real Power
38:33 – the Risk of Unchecked Power
40:54 – "What's Next?"
46:24 – Post-maduro Choices
53:32 – Why Memes Dominate Political Reality
57:16 – Final Thoughts

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EDITED BY CONOR MCCORMACK
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