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COMMENTARY · Fortune English(EN) · 2d

4 ways Trump is following the Venezuela playbook with Cuba, and one where he isn’t

The Trump administration's foreign policy towards Cuba mirrors its past strategy for Venezuela, involving an oil blockade and threats of military intervention. However, experts note significant differences between the two countries that make a direct replication of the Venezuela playbook unlikely to succeed in Cuba. Unlike Venezuela, Cuba lacks an obvious successor government that would align with U.S. interests, and the scale of U.S. military presence and legal actions differ considerably. AI
RESEARCH · SCMP — Tech English(EN) · 1w · [2 sources]

Japan plans island drone deployment to monitor Chinese naval activity

Japan is planning to deploy US-built SeaGuardian drones from islands like Iwo Jima and Chichijima to monitor Chinese naval activity in the western Pacific. This initiative aims to address a surveillance gap and is driven by increasing Chinese maritime presence. Concurrently, Japan is exploring the development of a dedicated ship to extract rare earth minerals from its exclusive economic zone, particularly around Minamitorishima, to reduce reliance on China and bolster its national security and economy. AI

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4 ways Trump is following the Venezuela playbook with Cuba, and one where he isn’t