Dr Annette Idler , Associate Professor in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government and Director of the Global Security Programme at Oxford’s Pembroke College , explores US actions in Venezuela and the potential impact on stability in the region and worldwide. Dr Annette Idler Over the weekend, the US carried out a surprise military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, who is regarded as having ruled illegitimately after disputed elections. This came