International Dimensions and Policy Synthesis

Describe the roles of China and Russia as key international allies for the Venezuelan government, identifying their primary economic and strategic interests.

Distinguish between the different types of international sanctions imposed on Venezuela (e.g., individual vs. sectoral).

Analyze the stated goals versus the principal observed effects of US oil sanctions on the Venezuelan economy and the Maduro government's stability.

Using a 2x2 game matrix, model the strategic interaction between the Maduro government and an opposition party during a negotiation.

Write a one-page policy memo, in the style of a Foreign Office briefing, summarizing the causal chain of the crisis and recommending one point of leverage for international diplomacy.