Guyana and Venezuela face off over historical claims on oil rich land
Guyana and Venezuela are currently in a tense dispute over historical claims to the oil-rich Essequibo region. The longstanding controversy is reaching a critical point, raising the question of whether international arbitration can provide a resolution or if the situation will escalate into a full-blown military standoff.
Guests:
Riyad Insanally
Former Guyanase Ambassador to the US
Angelina Jaffe
Former Venezuelan Ambassador to Luxembourg
Gary Best
Former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force