It’s been a packed week for President Trump, full of international intrigue and a whole roller coaster of diplomatic events. If there’s one thing you can say about Trump, it’s that he certainly knows how to make a splash on the world stage, even when the world itself seems like it can’t decide what game it’s playing. It’s positively riveting. The man just can’t sit still, and thank goodness for that, because he’s got a heap of global crises on his plate this week. The schedule is jam-packed with addressing the United Nations General Assembly, hashing it out with Chinese leaders, and dealing with the ever-controversial Iran situation.

First on the docket, Trump is taking his show on the road to New York City to make some waves at the U.N. General Assembly. You can almost hear the diplomats collectively bracing themselves. With Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expecting to chat with him about the diplomatic “momentum” regarding the Russian invasion, the stakes could not be higher. We’re all on the edge of our seats to see what kind of deal-making magic Trump will conjure up, although let’s be real, it’s going to take more than a few stern words to sort out that mess.

Then, there’s the summit with China’s Xi Jinping. Topics like trade, artificial intelligence, and China’s cuddle-up with Iran are expected to be top of the list. Frankly, discussing trade with China sounds about as fun as chewing broken glass, but Trump’s all-in, ready to tackle the big issues. It’s a high-stakes dance with a country that’s cozying up to Iran, a nation that apparently can’t decide whether it wants to be bombed or not. Good thing Trump’s got his boots on.

Meanwhile, Trump is considering resuming actions against Iran, particularly in light of their sneaky maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz. The White House is on high alert as they’ve halted an airstrike but might resume it, while the military’s on a constant live wire of readiness. Comments from Democrats about how the war makes the U.S. less safe sound a lot like whining at this point. Leaving Iran to their antics doesn’t seem to be the better option, though, particularly when they’re apparently running out of everything from foreign currency reserves to gasoline.

Adding to the week’s international juggling act, Trump is tying up a deal with Denmark and Greenland to maintain – get this – permanent U.S. access to basing and overflight rights there. It’s a move that some might call slightly imperialistic, but hey, strategic influence is just another tool in the Trump toolbox. Greenland has firmly stated this isn’t compromising any sovereignty (wink, wink), while Trump’s out here flexing his geopolitical muscle.

In the midst of all this, Trump’s arguably making more sense on the global stage than many of his critics would like to admit. He’s positioning the U.S. as a counter to Iran’s chaos, whom China and Russia would love to see continue fighting forever. It’s like they’re the evil uncles trying to make the kid keep throwing rocks. But rest assured, Trump’s got his eye on how this all plays out. It’s a veritable chess game with the pieces scattering all over the board, but Trump’s strategy, if somewhat chaotic, often manages to work out in the end. All in all, it’s just another whirlwind week in the international life of President Trump. Buckle up, the global roller coaster isn’t slowing down any time soon.