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January 14, 2026
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with David Mares about the American intervention in Venezuela, what it means for the Venezuelan people and energy industry, and what would need to happen to build a better future for Venezuelans.
Guest Bio:
- David R. Mares is Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Institute of the Americas Endowed Chair for Inter-American Affairs Emeritus at the University of California San Diego's Department of Political Science, as well as the Baker Institute Scholar for Latin American Energy Studies at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
- Joe Calnan is an Energy Security Analyst and Vice President, Energy Security and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Recommended Readings:
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"Resource Nationalism and Energy Policy" by David R. Mares
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Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
- Black Wolf by Louise Penny
Produced by Joe Calnan | Music by Drew Phillips.

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