Washington, D.C., January 18, 2026 — On a broadcast for the Pan-Arab news network Al Mayadeen, Tim Phillips, Director of Government Affairs and Global Strategies at Nestpoint, provided a critical American perspective regarding the ongoing protests in Iran and the shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic. Phillips joined a panel of international guests to address the administration's foreign policy approach, countering narratives that framed U.S. involvement as purely interventionist.
Facing a discussion that characterized recent U.S. support for Iranian protesters as "sedition," Phillips pivoted the conversation to the reality on the ground. He emphasized that the unrest in Iran is driven by internal economic failure and a widespread demand for civil liberties, rather than foreign conspiracies.
"The world knows the truth," Phillips stated during the segment. "Millions of Iranians— specifically the youth—are taking to the streets without weapons to face armed security forces. They are being killed by the thousands, yet they possess the courage to stand up for a better economic future and freedom. The regime can invent any story it wants, but the world sees the reality."
The discussion later shifted to the Arctic, where the panel debated the U.S. administration’s interest in Greenland. While other guests dismissed the strategic necessity of the region, Phillips argued that the Arctic is a critical frontier for global security, particularly in light of expanding Chinese and Russian influence in shipping lanes and resource extraction.
Phillips pushed back against the suggestion that U.S. concerns were unfounded, noting that ignoring the competitive reality of the region would be a strategic error. "Frankly, it is a naive view to suggest that Russia and China do not pose a threat to the world," Phillips said. "We know that China seeks global dominance and Russia is its key ally. The Arctic is becoming a critical zone for influence and supply lines. The U.S. and our allies must secure this region—not for conquest, but for global security."
As geopolitical volatility impacts regions ranging from the Middle East to the Arctic Circle, the need for clear-eyed analysis of these shifting dynamics has never been greater. Nestpoint remains focused on the intersection of strategic security and international policy, understanding that long-term stability requires both a firm defense of values and a realistic assessment of global competition.
The discussion originally aired on Al Mayadeen on January 18, 2026. You can watch it here.
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