Day: January 23, 2026

President Donald Trump says Canada opposes the Golden Dome being built over Greenland and “voted in favor of doing business with China.” After revoking Canada’s invitation to join the Board of Peace, questions are being raised: Would closer alignment with China be worth it for Canada?The United States is officially leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). Why this matters—and what it means for America and the future of the WHO.The TikTok deal has been sealed. It’s now majority-owned by American companies. Is the app, with its 200 million American users, secure?Danish troops have landed in Greenland for “Arctic Endurance” training drills—following a stern warning from Trump to NATO allies to increase their military presence in the region.Ukraine’s president has raised concerns that Taiwan’s technology could be helping Russia’s missile program. Taiwan is pushing back. Here’s what the island nation’s president had to say.00:00 Intro00:59 Trump Revokes Canada’s Invitation to ‘Board of Peace’04:51 US Officially Exits World Health Organization07:36 US Exits WHO Over China, COVID Concerns10:08 TikTok Finalizes US Joint Venture to Avoid Ban11:35 Is TikTok Really Secure After the Overhaul?12:20 Denmark Conducts ‘Arctic Endurance’ Drills in Greenland14:01 Taiwan President Responds to Zelenskyy’s Allegation14:44 Thousands of Chinese Fishing Boats Near Taiwan: Analysis16:10 China Exercises Grey Zone Tactics—Dilemma for US17:25 Chinese Drone Flies in Taiwan Airspace, Tests US Limits

Once promoted by the Chinese government as a potential “replacement for Hong Kong,” the Hainan Free Trade Port now faces the harsh reality of becoming yet another unfinished project. One month after the border closure, foreign investment has not arrived. Instead, prices have risen sharply, logistics have grown more complex, and living costs have climbed. The hopes of the island’s residents are being tested—and often broken—by these hard facts.

From Greenland to the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump lashed out at the UK government over their handover of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, linking it to his push to acquire Greenland. Like Denmark’s autonomous territory, the UK-owned Chagos hosts a US base (Diego Garcia) that plays a critical role in Washington’s ability to project its power and conduct military and intelligence operations in all regions of the globe. While Trump has stepped back — at least for now — from his threats of using force or tariffs against NATO allies, his remarks have raised fresh questions about US commitments to its alliances and the rules-based international order. Are Chagos and Greenland part of a single strategic vision? Has Trump’s pressure campaign damaged transatlantic trust — and could it drive Europe closer to China? In this episode, we examine the geopolitics of Chagos and Greenland, implications for NATO and the global order, and what a fracturing West could mean for Taiwan’s security and the Indo-Pacific.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tensions with China have eased, lowering the risk of conflict, as President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping could meet up to four times this year.A new arrangement gives the United States full access to Greenland, including unrestricted military access—with no payment required.A warning comes from NATO, as the alliance’s top military commander discusses the risks of growing China–Russia cooperation in the Arctic.The legendary American hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous is getting a new owner—and it’s in the hands of a Chinese company.Japan is still waiting on billions in U.S. military equipment—some orders are more than five years old. What’s causing the delays?00:00 Intro01:05 Bessent: Trump, Xi Could Meet Four Times in 202604:50 Trump: New Deal Will Give US ‘Total Access’ to Greenland05:46 NATO’s Top General Warns of Russia–China Arctic Ties06:33 Why Is Greenland Militarily Important to the US?07:32 Trump Rules Out Use of Force to Take Greenland10:36 Chinese-Owned Company Buys Iconic US Hot Dog Maker11:25 Lawmakers Warn CCP Tech Threatens US Infrastructure14:37 House Panel Advances Bill Limiting AI Chip Exports15:32 Billions in US Arms Deals to Japan Delayed Over Five Years16:54 Unpacking TikTok’s Use of Cognitive Warfare: Fleming

HUGE EPISODE! – Some horrible mysterious happenings in China – but also – 2 rocket failures. China’s biggest steel group explodes. Then it explodes again in a completely different area. China uses information warfare at Davos against the USA and SO much more.