Scott Rutter
In April 2003, I commanded Task Force 2-7 when we destroyed the Iraqi Republican Guard at Baghdad International Airport and reinforced 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division in their decisive attack into Baghdad. After the invasion, my task force secured downtown Baghdad and Iraq’s Al Rashid banking district during those critical early weeks, giving me a front-row seat to both America’s swift military victory and the catastrophic failures that followed.
The lessons from Iraq offer crucial insights into risks that may not be immediately obvious from Washington.
As Venezuela transitions to new leadership under President Edmundo González Urrutia, I’m watching with cautious optimism but growing concern. The Trump administration has orchestrated a remarkable diplomatic achievement: Nicolás Maduro’s departure with limited shots fired, existing Venezuelan government structures remaining largely intact, and no American boots on the ground. But as someone who witnessed how quickly political transitions can collapse into chaos, I see warning signs that demand attention.
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