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The U.S. Plan for Venezuela Has a Precedent. It’s Not Good.

Lessons from early twentieth-century “fiscal receivership” efforts should be a warning for Venezuela.

· January 12, 2026
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Iran’s Protests Are Following a Familiar Pattern
  • Eric Lob
· January 12, 2026
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The U.S. Venezuela Operation Will Harden China’s Security Calculation
· January 7, 2026
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The G20 Agenda Is Shifting from the Global South to America First
· December 23, 2025
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Carnegie Podcast Hosts and Producers’ Favorite Episodes of 2025
  • Carnegie Podcast Hosts and Producers
· December 23, 2025
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Carnegie’s Must-Read Pieces of 2025
  • Carnegie Program Directors
· December 22, 2025
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