Hope Dancy

Hope Dancy is a PhD candidate in political science at the University of Chicago whose work focuses on international law, empire, and the corporate foundations of political authority.

A woman protests against the US involvement in Venezuela in London on January 10, 2026.

The Colonial Takeover of Venezuela Begins with Corporate Investment The Colonial Takeover of Venezuela Begins with Corporate Investment

The spectacle of Nicolás Maduro’s capture has drawn attention away from the quieter imposition of systems and power networks that constitute colonial rule.

Jan 15, 2026 / Hope Dancy

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