#Geopolitics

US forces seized the sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker, the Veronica, on Jan 15, 2026. Explore the impacts of the US seizure of Venezuela oil tanker under Trump's quarantine.

Al Jazeera's data analysis reveals how the #FreeThePersianPeople campaign was an artificial influence operation linked to Israel-aligned networks.

President Trump's recent cooling of rhetoric toward Iran may be a tactical ruse, following patterns seen in Venezuela and the 2025 Fordow strikes.

Trump Gaza peace plan phase two faces major hurdles including Hamas's refusal to disarm, foreign-led governance controversy, and a worsening humanitarian crisis in January 2026.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a desire to restore relations with South Korea on Jan 15, 2026, emphasizing a return to pragmatic trade and business approaches.

Analyzing the Gaza ceasefire Phase 2 negotiation as of January 2026. PRISM explores the US announcement, civilian despair, and rising tensions in Minneapolis and Iran.

China's FM Wang Yi offers to mediate the 2026 Iran protests, warning against the 'law of the jungle.' Casualties reach up to 12,000 as Beijing steps into a regional power role.

Russia's Kremlin expresses confidence that Iran's mass protests have peaked. Moscow denounces Trump's interference but remains strategically cautious to protect its interests in Ukraine.

President Trump's intensified threats against Iran are sparking fears of conflict in early 2026. Expert Vali Nasr analyzes the escalating geopolitical risks for NPR.

On January 15, 2026, the US and Denmark established a working group to discuss security concerns regarding Greenland's control amid rising Arctic tensions.

A BBC investigation reveals a major Taliban internal rift following a refused internet shutdown order. Explore the clash between Kandahar's isolationists and Kabul's pragmatists.

China's Sansha government is hiring 11 community workers for the Paracel and Spratly islands, including Mischief Reef. A look into the shift toward civilian administration.