Politics

Venezuela’s Foreign Policy

  While the popular opposition to a possible US war with Venezuela cites Venezuela's oil and gas, a more likely cause of US ire involves Venezuela's foreign policy. Venezuela’s Strategic Alliances with Iran, Russia, China—and Their Impact on U.S. Relations Venezuela’s foreign...

Venezuela’s Early History: From Spanish Conquest to Revolutionary Awakening (Part 2)

  Venezuela's early history is marked by dramatic shifts—from indigenous civilizations to colonial exploitation and revolutionary fervor. When Christopher Columbus first sighted Venezuela in 1498, he dubbed it the “Land of Grace,” captivated by its lush terrain. At the time,...

Venezuela Bounties

As of October 2025, the U.S. government offers bounties for several current and former Venezuelan officials through its Narcotics Rewards Program. The rewards are for information leading to the arrest or conviction of those charged with offenses like narco-terrorism...

Who Is Nicolás Maduro?

  Nicolás Maduro is the current president of Venezuela, known for his rise from union activism to national leadership and for steering the country through one of its most turbulent modern eras. His presidency, marked by economic collapse, international isolation,...

The Venezuela Crisis: Power, Politics, and Escalating U.S. Aggression (Part 1)

The Venezuela crisis is rapidly intensifying as the U.S. government, under President Trump, escalates military operations off Venezuela’s coast. Since September 2025, dozens of Venezuelans have been killed in targeted boat strikes, with the U.S. claiming these vessels are...

A Turning Point

This past week’s memorial service for the murdered conservative provocateur Charlie Kirk marked a defining moment in American history and the ongoing decline of the nation’s professing Christians. Rarely do we see a clearer example of Christian Nationalism than...

The Crisis of Christian Conscience as Gaza Descends Into Genocide

On July 17, Israeli strikes on a church in Gaza killed three and injured several others. This attack is but one of many egregious actions taken by the Israeli military and government against Palestinians over the past two years....

In Its Rapid Descent, the United States Crosses Another Line

Last night, June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump authorized airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities—an action that signifies a significant and troubling escalation in U.S. foreign policy. This decision contradicts the President’s long-standing pledge to disentangle the United States...

Recognizing the Language of Principles

Recognizing the language of principles within scripture is incredibly significant to our understanding of its true intent. The Word of God is not a history book, a science book, or even a political book. It is a book full...

This Should Be Obvious – But In This Environment It’s Not

This morning, the Washington Post shared an interesting look into some of the controversies surrounding Donald Trump’s recent nomination to head the Department of Defense: Pete Hegseth. This story captures some key distinctions that demonstrate the difference between real...

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The US and Venezuela: A History of Intervention, Oil, and Political Tension (Part 4)

The relationship between the US and Venezuela has been shaped by centuries of intervention, oil interests, and political conflict....