Venezuela and the Legal Limits of U.S. Power with Brian Egan

America’s relationship with Venezuela has long been shaped by power, politics, and law, often in uneasy combinations. This week, Elisa Poteat is joined by Brian Egan, partner at Skadden and former State Department Legal Adviser, to examine the legal foundations of U.S. engagement with Venezuela, from maritime interdictions and sanctions to questions of war powers and executive authority. Drawing on history, international law, and recent developments, they explore how past interventions continue to shape today’s national security decisions and what lawyers should be watching for next. Brian Egan is a Partner in National Security, CFIUS, and International Trade at Skadden References: EVENT: Join us for our upcoming luncheon, Hostage Diplomacy and the Rule of Law: The Wrongful Detention of American Citizens , on March 5 at the Army Navy Club in Washington, D.C . UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea The Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act UN Charter Full Text S.J.Res.98 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. The War Powers Resolution Reuters. “US Approves Possible Sale of Equipment, Services to Shift Peruvian Naval Base.” Reuters , 15 Jan. 2026 Nantulya, Paul. "Mapping China’s Strategic Port Development in Africa." Africa Center for Strategic Studies , 10 Mar. 2025

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This episode was published on Feb 4, 2026.

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