Backyard Hegemony - Reasserting U.S. Influence in the Western Hemisphere: David Shedd
About this episode
Michael interviews David Shedd about the shifting geopolitical dynamics in Latin America and U.S. influence in the region.
Michael is joined by David Shedd, former Acting Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and a veteran intelligence officer, for a comprehensive look at the shifting geopolitical dynamics across Latin America. David discusses the structural collapse of Cuba and the outlook for U.S. intervention, the delicate execution of the administration's plan for Venezuela, and the profound strategic challenges posed by Chinese investments in the U.S. backyard. He also explores the sharp friction points surfacing within the U.S.–Mexico relationship and the reality of behind-the-scenes intelligence sharing.
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