STRAT | 16 Nov 25 | Massive U.S. Military Buildup Raises High-Stakes Geopolitical Tensions
In this episode, retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer breaks down the newly announced Operation Southern Spear, a major U.S. military action aimed at targeting narco-terrorist networks in Latin America. With the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group and an Amphibious Ready Group deploying to the region, the buildup represents one of the most significant demonstrations of American power in South America in generations. We examine what this force can actually do, what it can’t, and how its presence is being interpreted by Venezuela and regional actors. The episode also explores…
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