KJ Noh | Greenland, Korea, Yemen — Small Places, Big Imperial Battles | Sept. 23, 2026

Source: India & Global Left youtube



Description:
Greenland, South Korea and Yemen may appear to occupy very different corners of the world, but each has become an important arena in the struggle over U.S. power and the changing global order. KJ Noh joins India & Global Left to discuss Washington’s latest policy toward Greenland, South Korea under President Lee Jae-myung and its relationship with the United States, and Yemen’s role in the escalating struggle over the Red Sea and the wider Middle East. What connects these seemingly disparate geopolitical flashpoints—and what do they tell us about the changing reach and limits of U.S. power?

KJ Noh analyzes how US imperialism is reshaping the world, using Greenland, South Korea, and Yemen as critical case studies.

These seemingly disparate locations have become central arenas in the ongoing struggle over the changing global order. KJ Noh joins us to examine Washington’s latest policy maneuvers in these regions and what they reveal about the reach and limits of American power today. We look past the mainstream headlines to understand the strategic pressures driving these geopolitical flashpoints.

From the strategic importance of Greenland to the escalating tensions in Yemen, we explore how current policies are altering regional stability and international relations. This conversation is essential for viewers looking to understand the mechanics of modern power struggles and the shifting influence of the United States on the world stage.

Timeline:
0:00 The Geopolitics of Modern Encroachment
0:30 Greenland and the Battle for Resources
8:51 The Arctic Military Build-up
13:58 The Myth of the Western Left
19:22 South Korea: A Vassal State's Struggle
23:01 The History of South Korean Proxy Wars
35:37 Class War and the Korean Identity
53:55 The North-South Integration Dilemma
1:04:16 Yemen, Iran, and the Imperial Reckoning