Balance of Power Key Global Decisions Loom for Trump
Jan 16, 2026
Kitty Richards, a Senior Strategic Advisor at Groundwork Collaborative and former Treasury official, dives into pressing issues surrounding affordability proposals and critiques of current policies. She debates the effectiveness of Trump's ideas on housing and warns that tapping into 401(k)s may mostly benefit the wealthy. Richards emphasizes the need to boost housing supply rather than just demand, highlighting risks to market confidence and the importance of stable institutions in supporting a fair economy.
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Greenland Move Risks Damaging Alliances
- The Greenland idea is unnecessary and risks making the U.S. look like a rogue actor that undermines NATO.
- Richard Haass argues diplomacy can secure strategic arrangements without heavy-handed pressure or bullying.
Military Action Won’t Quickly Topple Iran
- Military strikes won’t quickly produce regime change in Iran and could backfire.
- Richard Haass calls for a patient, disciplined policy using economic tools and sustained strategy.
Venezuela Opposition Still Without Clear Role
- The Venezuelan opposition’s peace prize stunt didn’t secure a clear future role for them.
- Richard Haass says the opposition still lacks a defined place in Venezuela’s future.
