Daniel Davis Deep Dive Deep Dive Intel Briefing: What We Learned This Week 1/10/2026 /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Jan 10, 2026
Larry Johnson, a seasoned commentator and former intelligence analyst, joins for a deep dive into pressing geopolitical tensions. The discussion revolves around Venezuela's precarious fate and the potential for civil war amid external pressures. Johnson critiques the implications of Trump's remarks on Greenland and the fallout with European allies. They explore Russia's missile capabilities and the historical lessons of regime change, warning of the unintended consequences that could arise from U.S. interventions.
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Unchecked Power Begets Bolder Moves
- Daniel Davis argues Trump's Greenland comments show growing willingness to bypass law and norms when unchecked.
- He warns that repeated success with extralegal actions increases appetite for more seizures abroad.
Greenland Justification Lacks Geographic Sense
- Davis dismantles Trump's rationale that Russia or China would seize Greenland as implausible and logistically unnecessary.
- He highlights Arctic shipping routes and 12-nautical-mile territorial limits to show Greenland sits mostly beside international waters.
Mirrored Justifications Risk Legitimizing Rivals
- Davis notes Trump's language mirrors Russian complaints about NATO moving to Russia's border.
- He warns that adopting that logic risks legitimizing what Putin has long used to justify aggression.
