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Global tensions unpacked: Venezuela, Iran, China & Australia’s Bondi Commission
Professor Tim Harcourt analyzes Venezuela’s geopolitical shifts post-U.S. military operation, affecting oil markets and global alliances.
Professor Tim Harcourt analyzes Venezuela’s geopolitical shifts post-U.S. military operation, affecting oil markets and global alliances.
Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in 2026, focusing on the dramatic situation in Venezuela and its ripple effects across global power plays. We explore how the United States’ recent military operation and capture of Nicolás Maduro have reshaped Venezuelan politics, oil markets, and strategic alliances, especially with China, Russia, and Iran.
With Venezuela sitting on nearly 20% of the world’s proven oil reserves, the stakes are enormous, and Harcourt helps unpack the economic and political drivers behind U.S. intervention and China’s response.
We also delve into how the U.S. actions in Venezuela tie into broader geopolitical frictions — particularly Washington’s efforts to curb Chinese influence in Latin America, even as Beijing denounces the operation as a violation of sovereignty and frames its position in multilateral fora. The conversation peels back the layers of how energy, economics, and security intersect in one of the most consequential flashpoints this year.
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Albanese announces royal commission into Bondi terror attack
PM Albanese announces royal commission into Bondi terror attack to promote healing and investigate anti-Semitism, amid public pressure.
PM Albanese announces royal commission into Bondi terror attack to promote healing and investigate anti-Semitism, amid public pressure.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, responding to mounting public pressure. The inquiry aims to help the nation heal and learn from the tragedy that claimed 15 lives.
The royal commission will replace a state-led investigation and be chaired by former High Court judge Virginia Bell. Albanese confirmed the inquiry could examine government decision-making and promised full cooperation with requests for evidence.
While the announcement was welcomed by advocacy groups, some families of the victims expressed disappointment over the lack of prior consultation. The terms of reference will prioritise tackling anti-Semitism while also leaving space to investigate other forms of hate, including Islamophobia.
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Trump administration courts U.S. oil giants over Venezuela’s future
Trump administration to discuss US oil firms’ re-entry into Venezuela amid changing political landscape and oil production concerns.
Trump administration to discuss US oil firms’ re-entry into Venezuela amid changing political landscape and oil production concerns.
The Trump administration is preparing to meet with senior executives from major US oil companies this week, with Venezuelan oil production firmly on the agenda. The talks aim to encourage American energy giants to re-enter Venezuela following the removal of former President Nicolas Maduro.
Despite expectations of renewed engagement, industry executives say formal discussions about restarting Venezuelan operations have not yet taken place with the White House. That gap has raised questions about how quickly any policy shift could translate into real investment.
Venezuela’s vast oil reserves remain a strategic prize, but the path back for US firms is far from straightforward.
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