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"Decoupling from the dollar, Syria's conflict with the Kurds, and Trump's imperial foreign policy." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 23 January 2026, 2114 UTC. Content and Source:  "WPR Daily Review." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBZdVzdgvRTmRTLQMMMcBsbrR URL--https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). January 23, 2026 Hello, everyone. Today at WPR, we’re covering how  Syria’s conflict  with the Kurds jeopardizes its efforts to fight the Islamic State group, and the  historical echoes  of U.S. President Donald Trump’s imperialist foreign policy. But first, here’s our take on today’s top story: A bank clerk counts U.S. dollar banknotes in Hai’an, China, Jan. 20, 2026 (FeatureChina photo via AP). For now, at least...

"Kremlin tells Trump envoys that a territory deal is needed in Ukraine peace deal." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 23 January 2026, 1506 UTC. Content and Source:  "AP-The Morning Newswire."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBZdVWbjnnnsdQJwrmtQZKKTj URL--https://apnews.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser Policy changes, but facts endure . AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today.  Donate. By Pavan Mahal January 23, 2026   In the news today: Putin meets Trump’s envoys as the Kremlin says Ukraine settlement hinges on territory; TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity; and states in the east of the U.S. prepare for a huge, dayslong winter storm threate...