Home Regional Directory Americas Breaking Rank in South America Regional DirectoryAmericasAnalysis Breaking Rank in South America By Allison Fedirka - September 25, 2018 259 Countries are starting to insist on handling the Venezuelan crisis in their own way. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $89 per year Save 18% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Americas Speculating on South America’s Extraordinary Future Americas Daily Memo: Update on Iran Strikes, US Access to British Bases Americas Daily Memo: Trump Questions NATO Latest Posts The Iran War and How It Might EndFREE Analysis George Friedman - April 27, 2026 Continue to the category Daily Memo: North Korea-Russia Ties, UAE Defense Analysis Geopolitical Futures - April 27, 2026 George Answers Your Questions: Japan, Australia and a New Regional Order Analysis George Friedman - April 25, 2026