The Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused instability in the global energy market, and the United States and other countries have taken "** restrictions" to stop the excessive price of Russian oil. However, in order to counter this action, Russia cooperated with other oil exporting countries and significantly reduced the volume of oil exports, causing the United States and European countries to fall into an energy crisis. In an effort to alleviate that pressure, the U.S. temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Venezuela, allowing relations to ease slightly. However, Venezuela's recent series of actions have once again triggered a major crisis, leading to renewed tensions with the United States.
In a recent referendum, a majority of Venezuelans expressed their unwillingness to give up the disputed territory and demand the recapture of the "occupied Essequibo" from Guyana. Shortly thereafter, Venezuela** declared the country in a state of "full combat readiness" and mobilized all its soldiers to prepare to fight for the integrity of the country. This move caused the ** of Guyana, who asked the United States for assistance.
Venezuela's actions are deeply disturbing to the United States, which has relatively friendly relations with Guyana. In addition to historical reasons, Venezuela's economic and political interests have also become a consideration for the United States. The United States wants to protect its own energy security, and the Essequibo region controlled by Guyana happens to be considered rich in oil resources. As the U.S. seeks to diversify its energy sources globally, Guyana's oil resources are attractive to it.
1. Economic interests
The U.S. seeks to diversify its energy sources globally and wants to ensure its own energy security. The Guyana-controlled area of Essequibo is considered oil-rich, and many U.S. multinationals have invested or plan to invest in the area. Supporting Guyana helps protect the economic interests of these companies, and once it is controlled by Venezuela, all U.S. companies will be expelled.
2. Political interests
The United States views Latin America as its traditional sphere of influence and seeks to assert its influence in the region. Venezuela has adopted some anti-American policies, such as confrontation with the United States and close relations with Russia, Cuba and other countries, which has led the United States to regard Venezuela as one of its main rivals in Latin America. In this context, support for Guyana became a means for the United States to curb Venezuelan influence.
3. Legal basis
Guyana's claim to sovereignty over the Essequibo region does have some basis at the level of international law. Although Venezuela** later refused to accept the arbitration, Guyana, as a former British colony, inherited sovereignty over the region after independence. This allows the United States to find a certain basis at the level of international law in supporting Guyana.
The United States is concerned that the territorial conflict between Venezuela and Guyana will lead to instability in the Latin American region. Maintaining peace and stability in Latin America is the goal that the United States hopes to achieve, and its own interests will be affected. In addition, the United States is under pressure from other countries on this issue. Many of its traditional allies support Guyana because its performance in the international community is more in line with the interests of Western countries. In contrast, Venezuela's anti-American, anti-Western posture in the international arena puts it at a disadvantage.
In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United States and the international community have taken a series of actions to stabilize the global energy market. However, the results of the referendum in Venezuela have led to renewed tensions with the United States. The United States' decision to support Guyana stems from its economic and political interests, as well as its desire to maintain peace and stability in Latin America. However, Venezuela's disadvantaged position in the international arena exposes it to pressure from the United States and other countries. Faced with this situation, Venezuela** needs to carefully manage its relations with other countries, as well as its territorial disputes with Guyana, in order to safeguard the country's interests and stability.
Finally, as an editor, I believe that the interaction and impact of global politics and economics is very complex. Each country pursues its own interests, and the pursuit of these interests often leads to tensions. Under such circumstances, all countries should resolve disputes through dialogue and cooperation in order to maintain global peace and stability.