China-Venezuela Relations in the Twenty-First Century: From Overconfidence to Uncertainty

Author Information

Matt Ferchen

Publication Date

2020-01-01 00:00

Security Theme

Cybersecurity

Keywords

development-stability nexus, China, Venezuela, natural resource complementarity, governance, crisis, oil, poor dealmaking, Cybersecurity

Description

This is a Special Report that discusses the China-Venezuela relationship and its impact on South America. The report highlights the differences in China's commercial and diplomatic engagement in subregions of Latin America and the Caribbean. It also examines the challenges of the "development-stability nexus" and how the China-Venezuela relationship serves as a reminder that development is not always a guide to practical policymaking. The report concludes by discussing the benefits and risks of the China-Venezuela relationship and its impact on South America.

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China-Venezuela Relations in the Twenty-First Century: From Overconfidence to Uncertainty

This is a Special Report that discusses the China-Venezuela relationship and its impact on South America. The report highlights the differences in China's commercial and diplomatic engagement in subregions of Latin America and the Caribbean. It also examines the challenges of the "development-stability nexus" and how the China-Venezuela relationship serves as a reminder that development is not always a guide to practical policymaking. The report concludes by discussing the benefits and risks of the China-Venezuela relationship and its impact on South America.