U.S. Action in Venezuela: Oil, Sovereignty & International Law
On 3rd January 2026, the U.S. carried out a military operation in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
The U.S. accused him of working with drug cartels and claimed that Venezuela posed a security threat, making the action controversial under sovereignty and international law principles.
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Violation of Article 2(4)
The U.S. use of military force again
Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
On 4th December 2025, the US President hosted the signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda in Washington, DC.
The accords seek to reduce long-standing conflict, promote economic cooperation and establish the foundation for peace in Africa’s Great Lakes region.
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Agreement
The Washington Acco