Venezuela has never been far from America’s orbit, but under Nicolás Maduro, it transformed from a country orbiting in its sphere of influence, into a geopolitical thorn in its side. Since then, the conflict has been less about human rights, or the integrity of elections, and more about who holds the reins of power, who controls the wealth, and who draws the maps of influence.

Following the American occupation of Iraq in 2003, UN Security Council Resolution 1500 was issued on August 14, 2003, establishing the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).

On Friday, (02/01/2026), a protest was held at the Seven Wells roundabout in Idlib by relatives of detained mujahideen who supported the state during the events on the coast in March of last year. The protesters demanded the release of their sons, who have been detained for many months on charges related to violating “civil peace” in the country.

For over three decades, Somaliland has existed in a unique situation within the international order. It is a territory possessing the attributes of a state in terms of administration, security, and relative stability. However, it lacks the crucial element in international law: international recognition as an independent state.