As US troops conducted a stealth operation in Venezuela, parallels were drawn to India’s Operation Sindoor in 2025, where Indian Armed Forces executed a precise mission in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The idea of what could have happened if India had taken further action against terror masterminds sheltered by Pakistan, like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, resonated with many Indians.
India, historically restrained in its responses, shifted postures after 2014 to include punitive yet measured actions within international norms. The recent events in Venezuela, where the US captured President Nicolas Maduro, raised global concerns about the use of military force to change leadership in a sovereign nation.
The US action in Venezuela sparked international unease, with countries like Russia and China emphasizing respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty. The incident raised questions about the legality and implications of forcibly removing a country’s leader, challenging established international norms and signaling a potentially turbulent future for global politics.
The contrast between the US President’s New Year message of peace and the subsequent military action in Venezuela highlighted the disconnect between rhetoric and reality. While the US justified its intervention based on criminal charges against Maduro, past instances like the Iraq war serve as cautionary tales of the consequences of such actions.
The global landscape in 2026 is marked by escalating tensions and unilateral assertions of power, with conflicts in various regions showing no signs of resolution. India, facing threats from neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan, finds itself navigating a complex geopolitical environment where the use of force and terrorism pose significant challenges.
