The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores shocked the whole world. This incident was exactly the kind that US President Donald Trump likes. Fast, full of drama and headline-grabbing. Very few people expected that America would be able to take such precise and successful military action. Especially in a big country like Venezuela.

History shows that such operations are not easy. When America attacked Panama in 1989, it took two weeks to capture the dictator Manuel Noriega. During that time, 26 American soldiers were killed and hundreds of Panamanian citizens lost their lives. Similarly, it took almost nine months for America to capture Saddam Hussein in Iraq and after that violence and anarchy spread in the country for a long time. But this time it did not happen. America in a very short time maduro He was caught and taken out of the country.

People close to Maduro may be involved in the operation

It is believed that someone close to Maduro may have got help in this operation. This action was so fast and secret that it is being compared to the operations of Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. Trump is presenting this operation as his big victory. This is an opportunity for them to show that America is still the most powerful military power in the world. Now the question arises what does this mean for China and Russia

China and Russia are supporters of Maduro

Both China and Russia have been Maduro’s biggest supporters. In such a situation, handcuffing their colleague and handing him over to a foreign court is a big blow to these countries. This is a scary message for any dictator that if America wants, it can capture anyone.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been uncomfortable with such matters in the past as well. The assassination of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 troubled him. It is believed that Putin had repeatedly watched the videos of Gaddafi’s death, because he feared that something like this could happen to him too. Maduro’s arrest must have forced both Russia and China to think.

However, this fear may also be limited. Many people in Moscow and Beijing may believe that Trump is more interested in projecting power in his own regions rather than across the world. Critics say that Trump takes tough action on weak countries, but does not appear to be very aggressive on the issue of Ukraine in front of Russia and Taiwan in front of China.

America took limited military actions

America has taken many limited military actions during Trump’s tenure. There were attacks on groups affiliated with the Islamic State in Nigeria, Houthi rebels were targeted in Yemen and a small but swift operation was also carried out on Iran’s nuclear program. According to critics, the purpose of these actions was to please Trump’s supporters and also to demonstrate victory.

Maduro’s arrest is a stern warning to the leaders of South America that if anyone disobeys America, there could be serious consequences. But when it is seen on a global level, its impact does not seem that big.

Is Trump’s action limited to his area?

The national security policy of the Trump administration makes it clear that it is now following the policy of America First. This means that he gives priority to his interests and his field first. Trump has again emphasized the Monroe Doctrine of 1823. Under this, America considers the Western Hemisphere as its sphere of influence. Under this thinking, things like calling Canada the 51st state, changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico and claiming Greenland came to light. Change of power in Venezuela is also being considered a part of this policy.

If China and Russia accept that America is now abandoning global responsibility and focusing only on its region, then they may feel more strong and aggressive. This may increase instability in the world. America argues that it is necessary to first establish strength in its own region, only then it can lead the world again. But it is clear that Maduro’s arrest has definitely given a strong and disturbing message to China, Russia and the whole of South America.