In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer discusses the importance of strategic risk assessment in aviation, particularly in light of recent aviation incidents at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. where a regional jet and military helicopter collided over the Potomac River and in Northeast Philadelphia with an air ambulance LearJet. He transitions into the political situation in Venezuela, highlighting the challenges posed by the Maduro regime and the implications of mass migration. The discussion then shifts to the impact of trade tariffs on the economy and the complexities of global trade dynamics, especially concerning U.S.-Latin America relations. Throughout the conversation, Kempfer emphasizes the interconnectedness of these issues and the need for strategic thinking in addressing them.

• Importance of strategic risk assessment highlighted by aviation mishaps.

• Venezuela's political turmoil affects regional and international stability.

• US-Venezuela interactions raise questions about international diplomatic strategies.

• Tariff policies signal shifts in US economic and geopolitical strategy.

• Economic impacts of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and global trade.

• Central and South America's evolving role in US foreign policy.

• Border security and immigration reforms shape US domestic and foreign policies.

• China's influence on global economic and political dynamics analyzed.

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