The end of Maduro’s rule has opened a high-stakes and unpredictable chapter for Venezuela. Flashpoints in Focus: Venezuela After Maduro analyzes post-Maduro trajectories, providing insights into how early transition decisions are likely to shape security dynamics, energy markets, and U.S. regional strategy.

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Application Deadline: February 13th, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Course Date: February 17th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 6:30PM EST
Location: CSIS Headquarters or Virtual

Questions? Contact Jessica Middleton at jmiddleton@csis.org.

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