Policy Outlook: Geopolitics, Oil, and U.S. Strategy in Venezuela After Maduro Mon., January 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center, Sky Suite Chicago, IL 60637 United States Sponsored By: Harris Events The unexpected removal of Nicolás Maduro from power by the Trump Administration in Operation Absolute Resolve was a dramatic escalation in a long-running international conflict, thrusting Venezuela into a period of profound uncertainty with wide-ranging implications for energy markets, regional stability, and broader U.S. foreign policy. Join University of Chicago Professors Christopher Blattman, Ryan Kellogg, and Paul Poast for a wide-ranging discussion on how we got here, the security landscape, global energy and oil prices, and the strategic choices now facing the United States. The panel will be moderated by Senior Lecturer Rebecca Wolfe. Register>> Recent News More news Harris School of Public Policy Debuts Civic Leadership Academy’s 2026 Cohort Thu., January 15, 2026 Do Primary Elections Really Fuel Congressional Polarization?: Professor Anthony Fowler Investigates Thu., January 15, 2026 Alumni Profile: Krishna Anand, DPSS’25, PRIB’25 Wed., January 14, 2026
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