The series examines how U.S. diplomacy can counteract China’s expanding footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this first episode, Ambassador Story addresses Chinese debt diplomacy, Venezuela’s current humanitarian situation, and the trajectory of U.S.-Venezuela relations.
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Ambassador James Story on Chinese Influence in Venezuela: AAD’s “Can We Keep Up?” Podcast
Ambassador James Story joined the American Academy of Diplomacy's new "Can We Keep Up?" podcast series to discuss the security implications of growing Chinese influence over military hardware in Venezuela, drawing on his experience as former U.S. Ambassador to the country.