Chapo Trap House 1003 - Bored of Peace feat. Derek Davison (1/19/2026)
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Jan 20, 2026 
Derek Davison, a foreign policy correspondent and analyst, joins to explore unfolding global events. He dissects the protests in Iran, detailing economic issues and implications of foreign intervention. The conversation shifts to Greenland and the bizarre tug-of-war over its resources amid Trump's ambitions. Davison also evaluates Syria's complex situation and the fate of Kurdish autonomy. Additionally, he addresses the controversial Pentagon purchase of a device related to health anomalies, emphasizing the need for transparency in U.S. military actions.
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Greenland As A Test Of Bullying Europe
- Derek says Trump's Greenland obsession is less about minerals and more about bullying Europe and testing boundary-pushing.
- The goal is a new frontier for MAGA to conquer and assert dominance over vassal states.
Practicality Isn’t Driving Greenland Talk
- Derek argues Greenland's resources are likely unextractable now and the security claim is incoherent given NATO presence.
- The move functions primarily as boundary-pushing and a power display rather than a practical strategic necessity.
Canada Shows More Backbone Than Europe
- Derek notes Canada under Carney shows more backbone toward Trump than European leaders.
- He attributes European deference to a pattern of kowtowing and learned helplessness in dealing with Trump.