Malfred Gerig

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Regime change for oil? The real motivations behind the US military intervention in Venezuela

Malfred Gerig — The problem with the it’s “all about oil” thesis is that it obscures the other economic and geopolitical objectives of Washington’s regime change operation in Venezuela.
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US imperialism, Madurismo without Maduro and Venezuelan sovereignty after January 3

Malfred Gerig looks at why the January 3 US military assault occurred, what the new Delcy Rodríguez government represents and what it all means for Venezuelan sovereignty.
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Empire through submission (Part II): Neomercantilism, regime changes and the dangers posed for Latin America

Malfred Gerig — Today, it may be worth reactivating the triple meaning of the term regime change
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Empire through submission (Part I): Characterising Trump’s foreign policy

Malfred Gerig looks at what has changed in the US’s Grand Strategy under Trumpism, particularly during his second administration.
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Imperialist sanctions, crony capitalism and Venezuela’s Long Depression: An interview with Malfred Gerig

Malfred Gerig situates the impact of United States’ sanctions on Venezuela and the rise of Venezuela’s crony capitalism within the context of the nation’s “Long Depression”.

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