The military actions and economic sanctions defined Donald Trump's foreign policy during his first term, with repercussions in Syria and Venezuela.
## Military Interventions in Syria
During his first term, the Donald Trump administration authorized bombings in Syria. Attacks against the Bashar al-Assad regime took place in 2016. These repeated in 2018, escalating U.S. intervention in the Syrian conflict. In one of these episodes, Trump ordered the death of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Iranian Quds Force, which provoked an Iranian retaliation against a U.S. base.
## Sanctions on Venezuela
The Donald Trump policy towards Venezuela was characterized by the imposition of economic sanctions. More than 1,000 measures were applied that severely affected the country's oil capacity. Venezuelan production dropped from 1.5 million barrels per day in 2019 to less than 0.4 million in 2020. Additionally, the embargo on Venezuelan assets in the United States, such as Citgo, is cited as an extra factor contributing to rising fuel prices in the U.S.
## The Influence of Russia
The foreign policy of Trump regarding Syria was also marked by the relationship with Russia. The death of dozens of Russian soldiers in clashes in Syria was reported, evidencing an underlying tension between the two countries, despite negotiations. Trump's stance on the region, especially his alignment with Israel, was considered a red line that could not be crossed, even in the face of Vladimir Pilingui.
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Iran demands complete US withdrawal and lifting of sanctions. Failure to meet these conditions could destabilize the Middle East and challenge American dominance.
Russia's offensive stalls due to logistical and tactical bottlenecks, turning a swift conquest into a prolonged war of attrition and constant countermeasures.