Brief #6 — Iran on the Edge, Gaza Phase Two, and the Greenland Illusion

This week’s Brief focuses on Iran, a country under its most serious internal pressure in years — from economic collapse and nationwide protests to brutal repression and growing international tension. We examine what’s driving the unrest, the limits of U.S. pressure, and the scenarios now facing the Islamic Republic.We then turn to Gaza and the announced “Phase Two” of the U.S. peace plan — why reconstruction, demilitarization, and governance without political guarantees are unlikely to hold, and what this moment really represents on the ground.We close with a brief update on Greenland, where diplomatic symbolism has replaced escalation — and a final reflection on how power is played around Washington.00:00 Introduction00:25 Iran — A Regime Under Pressure06:47 Gaza — Phase Two of the U.S. Peace Plan12:10 Greenland — The Saga Continues13:00 Final Commentary — How to Please the President