In early 2026, Iran finds itself engulfed in one of the most severe internal crises in its modern history. What began as economic grievances in late December 2025 has escalated into nation turmoil. If Iran falls it reverberates through its ties to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the recent ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. As authoritarian alliances fray, the crisis could reshape international power dynamics, economic landscapes, and trajectory of the Russia /

While the administration publicly emphasizes diplomacy and "dealmaking," the endgame appears to be establishing additional military installations across Greenland to dominate the Arctic frontier. This would extend beyond Pituffik to include new radar sites, airfields, future Golden Dome installations and naval facilities, securing sea lanes like the Northwest Passage and the GIUK Gap (Greenland-Iceland-UK)