2026 begins with global tensions mounting. From sudden political upheaval in Venezuela to strategic debates over Greenland and escalating threats in the Middle East, the world seems to be marked by unexpected red flags, challenging stability and capturing global attention.

CGTN’s Yang Xinmeng explores how these developments reveal the delicate balance of power in today’s international arena, and why restraint, rules-based governance, and multilateral cooperation remain crucial when crises emerge across multiple fronts.