Exclusive | Jeffrey Sachs Slams US 'Regime Change' In Venezuela: 'Trump Is Basically Out Of Control'

Renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs discusses the escalating geopolitical tensions following the United States' recent actions in Venezuela. Speaking to India Today Global, Sachs characterises the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president as a "flagrant violation of international law" and argues that the US is currently governed by a "military security apparatus" rather than a constitutional order. He suggests that the primary motivations behind the regime change operation are ideological opposition to left-wing governments and the pursuit of Venezuela's vast oil reserves. Sachs expresses concern that the "deep state" continues to drive a playbook of assassinations and coups regardless of the sitting president. Furthermore, he warns that Iran could be the next target of US military intervention, potentially leading to a "global explosion" due to regional power dynamics. The interview also touches upon the muted response of European "vassal states" and the potential for BRICS nations, under India's presidency, to uphold the UN Charter against such imperialistic expansions.