The Crisis of Unilateralism: A Case for Multilateral Accountability in Venezuela
The escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela have reached a critical juncture that threatens regional stability and undermines the foundation of international law. While the United States justifies its military posture and economic blockades as a necessary crusade against “narco-terrorism,” its unilateral approach—characterized by extrajudicial maritime strikes and sweeping sanctions—circumvents the global legal order. Simultaneously, the Venezuelan government cannot be shielded from scrutiny; substantive evidence suggests the state has devolved into a “gangster state” where high-ranking officials facilitate the global drug trade. This dangerous deadlock demonstrates that neither unilateral aggression nor sovereign impunity is a viable path forward. Instead, the situation demands a robust, centralized response from the United Nations to address both criminal culpability and illegal aggression.
