{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"Episode 19: Humanitarian crisis and regime survival in Venezuela","description":"Amanda Lapo, Research Analyst for Defence and Military Analysis, joins Dr Kori Schake for this episode of Sounds Strategic.\n\nThe political and economic crisis in Venezuela has caused a humanitarian emergency, with millions leaving the country. Amanda and Kori discuss the internal and international dynamics that have enabled the Maduro regime to survive despite US sanctions, huge public protests and economic collapse. \n\nIn the episode, Amanda assesses Russia’s support for the Maduro regime to date and the wider impact recent military agreements between Russia and Venezuela may have on regional security. Kori and Amanda also discuss how the Maduro regime has ensured the loyalty of the Venezuelan military through economic incentives and Cuban assistance. Amanda reinforces the extent Maduro insiders have been disconnected from regular Venezuelan citizens and warns external intervention would likely only exacerbate such differences. \n\nReading recommendations:\nMichael Reid, Forgotten Continent: A History of the New Latin America, (Yale University Press, 2017)\n\nEduardo Galeano, Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent, (Monthly Review Review, 1971)\n\nAmanda Lapo and Antônio Sampaio, ‘Why Venezuela’s military will be key to any transition of power’, IISS Analysis, January 2019\n\nFavourite data visualisation:\nMilitary Balance +, ‘Venezuela’s Defence Spending (% of GDP)’, The International Institute for Strategic Studies\n\nDate of recording: 20 August 2019\nSounds Strategic is recorded and produced at the IISS in London\nTheme music: ‘Safety in Numbers’ by We Were Promised Jetpacks","author_name":"International Institute for Strategic Studies"}