The Globalist Maduro appears in US court and Trump doubles down on Iran protest intervention
Jan 6, 2026
Garana Goerjevic, a security correspondent for Monocle, dives into Nicolás Maduro's legal troubles in the U.S. and the implications of UN responses, highlighting global power dynamics. Benoit Foucan, Middle East correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, analyzes the evolution of protests in Iran and the potential for regime change. Inga Thordog discusses political and cultural trends in Europe, while Anita Riota brings regional news, covering Portugal's presidential race and societal shifts in France and Italy.
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When The World's Policeman Goes Rogue
- When a dominant security actor ignores legal constraints it erodes norms and undermines smaller states' confidence.
- Gorana says this weakens the UN system's credibility and may encourage other powers to flex influence.
Iran Protests Grew From Economy To Politics
- Iran's protests began over an economic crisis and currency collapse and quickly turned political when students joined.
- Benoit Foucan reports at least 20 killed, 1,200 detained, and that the regime mixed conciliatory economic responses with harsh political repression.
Trump Threat Raises Iran Alarm
- Trump threatened to "move" if more Iranian protesters die, raising Tehran's alarm after the Venezuela operation.
- Benoit says replicating a Venezuela-style operation in Iran would be difficult due to distance, terrain and past failed attempts.
