In this episode, the hosts discuss various geopolitical issues, focusing on the recent developments in Syria, the role of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, and the potential military actions in Venezuela. They explore the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, the pragmatic approach to dealing with dictators, and the implications of military strategies in countering terrorism and narco-trafficking.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Introduction and Context Setting01:01 Syria's New Leadership and U.S. Relations08:54 The Role of Intelligence in Counterterrorism10:12 The Pragmatic Approach to Dictatorships13:19 Saudi Arabia's Influence and MBS's Visit26:18 Operation Southern Spear and Venezuela's Situation30:42 The Complexity of Military Intervention in Venezuela32:51 Covert Operations vs. Military Action35:38 The Risks of Military Engagement39:06 Legal and Political Implications of Military Action42:01 Strategic Considerations and Future Actions45:48 Conclusion and Future OutlookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.