Truman National Security Project

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Venezuela: Power, Legitimacy, and the Limits of Force
A Three-Part Learning Series

At moments of crisis, pressure mounts to act quickly. This series deliberately creates space for clear thinking grounded in regional expertise, historical experience, and the rule of law.

We will equip participants with the political, economic, legal, and strategic context needed to assess U.S. actions responsibly—particularly where military force, governance, and resource interests intersect.

This approach reflects Truman’s core belief that national security is strongest when power is exercised with legitimacy, restraint, and accountability.

Register for the first session, taking place on February 5 at 1:00 PM ET.

When the state’s use of force loses public trust, democracy becomes less secure.

The recent ICE shooting in Minneapolis raises serious national security questions about legitimacy, accountability, and the long-term stability of our institutions.

Today, the Truman National Security Project released a statement focused on democratic principles and systemic risk, not political reaction, and not speculation about facts still under investigation.

A secure democracy requires both power and legitimacy.
🔗 Read the full statement here:

Use of Force, Democratic Legitimacy, and National Security Risk | The Truman National Security Project Press Statements by the Staff of Truman National Security Project