Bangladesh, Jan. 7 -- The Netherlands has announced a significant shift in its security cooperation with the United States in the Caribbean, limiting joint anti-drug operations following a series of US military actions that have drawn sharp international criticism. The decision comes amid growing concerns over sovereignty, the use of force in international waters, and Washingtons increasingly aggressive posture toward Venezuela.

Dutch Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans confirmed this week that the Royal Netherlands Navy will no longer participate in US-led counter-narcotics missions outside Dutch territorial waters. The announcement follows American military strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea-operatio...