The Globalist Iran threatens retaliation for any US strikes as American troops are evacuated from Middle East bases
Jan 15, 2026
Inzamam Rashid, a Gulf correspondent, discusses the possibility of imminent US strikes on Iran amid troop evacuations, analyzing potential Iranian retaliation. Nick Moniz, Monocle's design editor, highlights the excitement at Maison&Objet and Paris' design supremacy over Milan. Adrienne Clauser, Financial Times luxury correspondent, delves into shifting trends in luxury pricing and the rise of local brands competing with European giants. Jesper Kohl, an economist in Tokyo, offers insights into Japan's surging markets and factors fueling corporate investments.
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Seizing Greenland Would Break NATO Norms
- Seizing Greenland would pit one NATO member against another and fundamentally shift post-war order.
- Greenlanders strongly prefer Danish protection and largely oppose becoming part of the US.
Japan's Rally Is Corporate Restructuring
- Japan's market rally reflects broad corporate restructuring and record M&A rather than a narrow tech boom.
- Companies deploy cash reserves for investment, and talent mobility signals cultural change in corporate Japan.
Weak Yen Amplifies Profits
- A weaker yen boosts exporters' profits significantly, feeding a virtuous cycle for corporate earnings.
- Japanese firms benefit from overseas investment and rising US demand, offsetting currency weakness.