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Generated 09:51Z · Thursday, January 22, 2026
Analysis
The Bottom Line
Sources report that Iran has blocked the internet amid deadly protests, with some voices still getting through, according to NPR World. Additionally, the US is nearing a complicated breakup with the World Health Organization, as reported by NPR World. Meanwhile, Denmark is set to discuss Arctic security and seek respect for territorial integrity, as stated by Reuters, amidst other global developments including a 30-year high in US measles cases and provocative rhetoric about Greenland from President Trump.
Key Developments
Why it matters: The internet blackout in Iran, which has been in place for weeks, is affecting protesters and others in the country, with some individuals still finding ways to get online, including through efforts to import Starlink terminals.
Why it matters: The U.S.’s nearly finalized break from the World Health Organization may affect the dynamics between the two entities, but the details of the impact are complicated and not fully clarified.
Why it matters: Decision-makers in Denmark may be affected by the country’s discussions on Arctic security and its efforts to seek respect for its territorial integrity.
Cross-Spectrum Snapshot
Key Questions
Open questions arising from today’s stories:
- What will the US do to address the 30-year high in measles cases and prevent losing its measles “elimination status”?
- How will the World Health Organization respond to the US’s almost finalized breakup and the resulting “post-divorce dynamics”?
- What measures will Denmark take to ensure respect for its territorial integrity in the Arctic region?
By Sector
National: ★ Data: CDC ; Chart: Axios Visuals This chart shows what it looks like to hit a 30-year high in measles cases — and why the U.S. is on track to lose… (more)
Defense: → Thyssenkrupp Shares Rise as Defense Arm Vies for Canadian Military Contract The Wall Street Journal. (more)
Intelligence: ★ Denmark to discuss Arctic security, seeks respect for territorial integrity Reuters. (more)
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GLOBAL
- Trump’s provocative rhetoric about Greenland threatens long-standing world order[l●●●●○] [NPR World]
- Iran blocked the internet amid deadly protests. Some voices are still getting through[l●●●●○] [NPR World]
- The U.S. is leaving the WHO. But like most breakups, the details are complicated[l●●●●○] [NPR World]
DEFENSE
- Thyssenkrupp Shares Rise as Defense Arm Vies for Canadian Military Contract – The Wall Street Journal[C●●●○○] [Google Defense News]
NATIONAL
- The 30-year high in US measles cases, in one chart[C●●●●○] [Axios]
OSINT
- Denmark to discuss Arctic security, seeks respect for territorial integrity – Reuters[C●●●●●] [Reuters Intel]
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