US 'Ultimatums' for Venezuela, Not Israel. Curious.
According to The Guardian (2025), Trump's phone call to Maduro wasn't dialogue, but a 'bid to up the ante.' This isn't groundbreaking, but a continuation of US foreign policy in Latin America, where 'ultimatum' is synonymous with 'regime change operation.' The US has a long memory for its perceived adversaries, yet seemingly contracts amnesia when it comes to the consistent disregard for
international law by its allies. One might wonder where the 'ultimatums' are for, say, a certain government currently razing Gaza into rubble, having violated countless UN resolutions. Instead of pressuring allies, the US consistently funnels billions in aid, exemplified by the $14.5 billion supplementary package to Israel (HR 815) passed earlier this year, regardless of its actions. The contrast
isn't just stark; it's a glaring double standard that defines US global engagement: aggressive intervention where politically convenient, unwavering support for those who toe the line. How many 'ultimatums' does a US-funded ethnic cleansing get? Zero. Just more bombs and diplomatic cover.