Ex-National Security Council director on administration's plan for Venezuela oil
NPR's Michel Martin interviews former Obama administration official Benjamin Gedan regarding the viability of the Trump administration's proposed oil deal with Venezuela. The discussion focuses on the strategic and legal implications of the plan.
Why it matters
The interview provides expert analysis on the feasibility of a controversial foreign policy initiative that could significantly impact global energy markets and U.S.-Venezuela relations.
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