What's Coming Up Next Week in the World: 2026.01.25 to 2026.01.31

In this week's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast's What's Coming Up Next Week in the World, we break down the global security calendar for January 25th through the 31st, 2026—and trust us, it's anything but boring. From high-stakes diplomacy to central bank decisions with global ripple effects, this isn't your average run-of-the-mill international affairs briefing. With a tone that's more McAfee than monotone, we guide you through the critical events that are actually happening next week—no speculation, no guesswork, no "analysts say" fluff. Just the verified, locked-in events that world leaders, defense chiefs, and diplomats are prepping for behind closed doors. Here's a taste: We kick off with Egypt's revolution anniversary—the day that launched the Arab Spring. The government's trying to smooth things over by shifting the holiday, but we're not fooled. Then it's off to the United Nations, where Somalia takes the mic in a high-level debate on international law. That's followed by solemn global commemorations for Holocaust Remembrance Day, plus the latest in the EU–India bromance as they look to sign deals that could reshape trade and defense across two continents. Back in Washington, the Fed decides whether to change interest rates (again), and new Secretary of State Marco Rubio gets grilled in the Senate over the administration's Venezuela policy. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council debates Middle East peace—but as always, don't expect fireworks, just flashbulbs. Then we hit Brussels, where EU ministers will wrangle over Ukraine, Gaza, and Africa's stability—all while keeping Morocco close with talks on trade, migration, and security (and maybe politely pretending Western Sahara isn't on the table). We wrap it all with a spicy Watchlist: will Russia and Ukraine seal a deal? Will Trump's new "Board of Peace" project shake up global diplomacy? Could the end of the New START treaty usher in a new nuclear age? And what is North Korea really up to behind those closed party doors? Whether you're a security analyst, policymaker, journalist, or just an international news junkie who's tired of sifting through noise, this episode delivers what you need: a sharp, clear, and slightly irreverent look at what's actually happening in the world next week. Like, follow, and share—because global affairs shouldn't sound like a nap. Let's keep it smart, strategic, and just a little bit savage.