3/ The regime has signaled that it continues to believe that the threat it faced from this protest wave has not passed and, therefore, may be reticent to significantly ease internet restrictions in the near future if it continues to fear renewed large-scale protests.
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) Jan 20, 2026
Day: January 19, 2026
Iranian Regime’s Crackdown on Protesters: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei have rhetorically favored leniency toward protesters but continue to support the regime’s normal hardline approach to protesters, including executions.
Internet Shutdown in Iran: The regime will likely continue its internet shutdown despite indications that Pezeshkian and members of his administration may support lifting restrictions on the internet.Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)MORE | SDF Collapse and Risks for the US Counter-ISIS Mission: The risk that fighting in the northeast will significantly imperil the US mission to combat ISIS remains high unless negotiations or Kurdish operations can slow the pace of government advance towards Kurdish-majority areas. The current conditions in northern Syria also risk fueling a Kurdish insurgency that will further create massive setbacks for the Global Coalition’s counter-ISIS campaign.
SDF Collapse and Risks for Communal Violence Against the Kurds: The Syrian government’s takeover risks facilitating serious communal violence against the Kurds, particularly as government forces enter Kurdish-majority areas. The Syrian government has deployed potentially problematic units into sensitive areas, possibly due to Shara’s decision to exploit the opportunity to take over certain SDF-held areas.— https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2013457648641847498
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) Jan 20, 2026
BREAKING: Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final. apnews.com/article/miami-ind…
— The Associated Press (@AP) Jan 20, 2026
Russia’s Plan to Exploit Ukrainian Mineral Wealth
Russia’s announcements about restarting mines in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk are a cause for alarm, serving as a cover for resource extraction and corrupt schemes. Vira Yastrebova, Director of the Eastern Human Rights Group, emphasizes that these intentions are part of a large-scale Russian plan to exploit the mineral wealth of the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk as early as 2026. Moscow views Ukraine’s deposits of strategic and rare earth metals as a resource base to fuel its war economy. This move is part of a broader pattern of economic exploitation in occupied regions.
Regional Impact and International Response
Ukraine is witnessing a steady outflow of young people from the temporarily occupied territories, which may indicate growing discomfort and danger in these regions. Yastrebova notes that this process is part of the Russian Federation’s strategy to ‘steal everything that can still be stolen.’ She adds that a systematic seizure of Ukraine’s subsoil resources will not be achievable, despite Russia’s active search for ‘investment stories’ to attract international partners. This indicates the country’s desire to appear attractive to foreign investors, though the realities on the ground likely contradict these intentions. The international community has largely condemned such resource seizures as illegal under international law.
Consequently, the situation surrounding the mines in the occupied territories remains tense, and the international community must pay attention to the potential consequences of this process for Ukraine and the region as a whole. Russia’s operations in this sphere could lead to serious environmental and social repercussions, as well as complicate the post-conflict recovery of these territories. It is crucial for the global community to remain vigilant and respond to violations of international law and human rights in these regions.
Protesters invaded a place of worship in Minnesota over the weekend as anti-ICE protests continued across the state. Congresswoman Kat Cammack, R-Fla., joins “Katie Pavlich Tonight” to discuss.
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Another group of Danish soldiers arrived in Greenland tonight as the Danish Army continues its build-up there for the Danish-led NATO exercise Arctic Endurance
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