Libya was a warning, Venezuela is the test
Ethical consistency is not a moral add-on to foreign policy, but a prerequisite for stability, credibility, and long-term economic outcomes.
When western governments invoke values—rule of law, democratic accountability, human rights—they stake their credibility on institutions and norms that, at their best, enforce consequences even against the powerful. That credibility matters. It is also fragile.
Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter
Top Canadian political and policy opinion and analysis. Saturdays and Sundays. Weekends.
By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy
