Members-Only Virtual Briefing: Venezuela Situation Update: U.S. Response and Strategic Posture

Venezuela Situation Update: U.S. Response and Strategic Posture

Off-the-Record Virtual Briefing

The BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute invites members to a closed, off-the-record virtual briefing examining the current situation in Venezuela and the U.S. response.

This 30-minute session will provide a concise, policy-focused assessment of recent developments, Washington’s posture, and the strategic considerations shaping U.S. engagement. Drawing on real-time analysis and insider perspective, the briefing will focus on what is happening, how decision-makers are interpreting the moment, and what is being overlooked in public discourse.

The format is intentionally direct and analytical. There will be no formal presentation or slides. The discussion will be moderated and conducted under Chatham House Rule to allow for candid exchange.

This briefing is designed for leaders, practitioners, and emerging professionals seeking a clear, grounded understanding of Venezuela within the broader U.S. foreign policy landscape.

Featuring:
Christopher M. Shell, Ph.D.
Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
BPIA Board Alumni

Access Restricted. BPIA Members Only. Registration Required.

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Speaker Bio - Dr. Christopher M. Shell

Christopher Shell is a fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His work examines the domestic aspects of U.S. foreign policy, specifically exploring how American communities view foreign policy challenges and the material and economic impacts of an interventionist approach. He also focuses on U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere, with particular emphasis on Haiti and the wider Caribbean.

His writings have appeared in Foreign Policy, The Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, The World Politics Review, The National Interest, and Responsible Statecraft. He has also appeared on CNN. A trained historian, Christopher received his BA from Howard University and his PhD from Michigan State University.

Read his recent article on Venezuela here: https://thegrio.com/2026/01/05/trumps-grudge-nobel-peace-prize-venezuela-maria-corina-machado/