The Future of Venezuela Initiative

The Project influences policy dialogue on the future of Venezuela through strategic convening and critical research and policy analysis that produces practical, evidence-based, and forward-looking policy recommendations

Venezuela is a failed state that poses a significant security threat to the Western Hemisphere. The Future of Venezuela Initiative of the Center for Strategic & International Studies is led by director Ryan C. Berg.

Recent programming includes the following topics:

  • A roadmap and lessons for negotiations in Venezuela.
  • Violence and insecurity amidst the burgeoning presence of non-state actors.
  • Growing geopolitical challenges borne of foreign actors that prop up the Maduro Regime.
  • Tackling environmental degradation caused by illegal mining and gas flaring. 
  • The role of the oil sector in Venezuela’s economic degradation and economic rebuilding.
  • Improving the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance to Venezuelan migrants in neighboring countries and attending to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Venezuela.
  • Advancing effective political engagement of youth and women in a democratic transition.
  • The effect and future of international sanctions on Venezuela.

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Juan Cruz

Juan Cruz

Senior Adviser (Non-resident), Americas Program and Director, Argentina-U.S. Strategic Forum
Gerver Torres

Gerver Torres

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Americas Program

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A Question of Staying Power: Is the Maduro Regime’s Repression Sustainable?

An audio version of “A Question of Staying Power: Is the Maduro Regime’s Repression Sustainable?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 26, 2024

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A Question of Staying Power: Is the Maduro Regime’s Repression Sustainable?

CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg and deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy look at mass protests against the stolen election in Venezuela and argue the Maduro regime may not be able to repress its way out of the current crisis.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 21, 2024

Can Maduro Pull off the Mother of All Electoral Frauds?

CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg and deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy examine the aftermath of the Venezuelan elections and Maduro's efforts to remain in power. 

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 1, 2024

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Can Maduro Pull off the Mother of All Electoral Frauds?

An audio version of “Can Maduro Pull off the Mother of All Electoral Frauds?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 1, 2024

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A Second Independence Day? Scenarios for Venezuela’s July 28 Election

An audio version of “A Second Independence Day? Scenarios for Venezuela’s July 28 Election,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — July 15, 2024

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This Could Be the Last Shot to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler argue that the U.S. strategic objective in Venezuela should be to make it as difficult as possible for Maduro to steal the 2024 presidential election by supporting the opposition efforts of Maria Corina Machado.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — April 4, 2024