Trump's Venezuela Moves Could Further Reshape Global Order. Here's How
The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday -- coupled with President Donald Trump's plan to have the U.S. effectively run the country until a "proper" transition -- injected a fresh bout of volatility into global politics, forcing countries to further reassess their relationships with the U.S. and its role on the world stage.While most investment strategists expect limited near-term market impact, geopolitical analysts said Saturday's events further rattle the norms that have managed the global order for decades and could increase concerns about geopolitical tripwires -- like Taiwan, the self-ruled island China considers its own.The strike follows months of building tension between the U.S. and oil-rich Venezuela that have included airstrikes on people at sea the U.S. has said were involved in drug smuggling and seizing of oil tankers.During a press conference on Saturday, Trump said U.S. oil companies would spend billions on fixing Venezu