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Absolute Resolve – współczesna operacja specjalna w warunkach działań poniżej progu wojny
Absolute Resolve as an example of a model special operation conducted under low-intensity conflict conditions

Author(s): Krystian Frącik
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, History, Government/Political systems, Security and defense
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Geopolityczne
Keywords: Special Operation Forces;special operations;model of special operations;relative superiority graph

Summary/Abstract: Operation "Absolute Resolve" was a complex and precisely planned special operation carried out by the United States in January 2026, with the primary goal of capturing the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. This highly risky mission was part of a broader U.S. strategy aimed at toppling Maduro's regime, which had long destabilized Venezuela and posed a threat to the stability of the Latin American region. The operation had military, political, and intelligence dimensions, relying on advanced technologies, close coordination among special forces, and precise intelligence data. In the first phase of the operation, the United States conducted intense airstrikes aimed at destroying Venezuela’s air defense systems and gaining control of the airspace around Caracas. The airstrike, supported by drones and reconnaissance planes, enabled ground forces to proceed safely to the next phase: infiltrating the capital. Key to the operation's success were special forces units, particularly Delta Force, who were deployed to Venezuela and took control of key locations in Caracas, including the airport and government buildings. Their mission was to reach Maduro's residence, neutralize his security, and secure his capture. Despite the military success, the operation sparked international controversy. The drastic nature of the intervention in a foreign country raised questions about the legality of such actions and the political consequences of deposing a democratically elected, albeit controversial, president. Operation "Absolute Resolve" also symbolized the growing role of the United States in Latin America and its readiness to use military force in the face of threats to regional stability

  • Issue Year: 2026
  • Issue No: 55
  • Page Range: 9-32
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish
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