ExpandProtesters wave Greenland flags outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen in mid-January. Greenland and Denmark have opposed U.S. offers to purchase it. (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)
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By
John Paisie, Stratus Advisers
January 16, 2026 02:12 PM CST
Key Takeaways
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Stratas Advisors sees a fragmented world with a focus on energy security.
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Greenland has become a central arena because of its reserves of critical minerals.
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Venezuela would require over $100 billion to return to historical peaks of oil production.
As we move deeper into 2026, the global energy landscape is undergoing profound shifts driven by geopolitical fragmentation, resource competition and the persistent tension between energy security and the transition to low-carbon alternatives.
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