By, Maibort Petit, Senior Fellow, MSI² The concept of infinite war holds that contemporary conflicts do not seek a decisive victory, but rather the constant projection of power and the long-term management of multiple threats. This article analyzes the escalation of tensions between the United States and...
By, Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²) Executive Summary The Cartel of the Suns, designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) organization in July 2025, used the Venezuelan Armed Forces (FANB) to execute two recent maneuvers: Operation Caribe 200 (external projection) and Independence Plan 200 (internal control). • Combined...
By, CDR José Adán Gutiérrez, USN (Ret.), Senior Fellow, MSI² & Dr. Rafael Marrero, Founder and CEO, Chief Economist, MSI² Abstract China has begun using the Caribbean as a stage for its strategic signaling toward Washington. While U.S. naval deployments around Venezuela underline American red lines, Beijing counters...
By, CDR José Adán Gutiérrez, USN (Ret.) Senior Fellow MSI² Dr. Rafael Marrero, Founder and CEO MSI² Abstract The United States’ recent naval strike on a Venezuelan vessel and the accompanying escalation of military deployments in the Caribbean are not isolated tactical moves aimed solely at Nicolás Maduro’s regime....