Daniel Runde on Venezuela: “A Textbook, Flawless Raid That Resets the Entire Political Narrative”

In this first part of his conversation with Jacob Heilbrunn,  Daniel Runde, Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), delivers a forceful assessment of the U.S. operation in Venezuela, describing it as a “textbook, flawless raid” made possible by impeccable intelligence and extensive military preparation. He argues that the operation fundamentally reshapes the political narrative around Venezuela and sends a clear deterrent signal to hostile actors worldwide.