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POWER, SOVEREIGNTY, AND THE LIMITS OF INTERVENTION: LESSONS FROM VENEZUELA AND WARNINGS FOR NIGERIA

In a world that claims to be governed by laws, rules, and mutual respect among nations, power still speaks louder than principle. This reality becomes clear whenever a powerful country acts beyond its borders in the name of security, democracy, or global stability. One of the most controversial modern examples is the long-standing confrontation between the United States and Venezuela. Whether through economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, support for opposition movements, or alleged covert actions, the Venezuelan case forces the world to ask an uncomfortable question: who really protects the sovereignty of weaker nations in a power-driven international system? This discussion is not about defending bad governance. It is not about romanticizing failed leadership. Venezuela’s internal problems—economic collapse, power shortages, inflation, poor public services, and political repression—are well documented. Millions of Venezuelans have suffered, and many have fled their country in sear...