Arctic security

Danish PM says US “ambition to take over Greenland” is intact after Washington meeting — as it happened

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Danish PM says US “ambition to take over Greenland” is intact after Washington meeting — as it happened

Key points Danish PM says US — the short version After a “not easy” meeting in Washington, Denmark’s prime minister said disagreements persist because U.S. intent toward Greenland remains — language that has widened a diplomatic rift and prompted allied troops to fly into the Arctic territory as a visible reassurance to Denmark and Greenland. … Read more

European nations to send troops to Greenland as U.S. annexation threats escalate

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European nations to send troops to Greenland as U.S. annexation threats escalate

Key points European nations to send troops — what happened and why it matters In response to escalating rhetoric from Washington about Greenland’s strategic value—and talk of acquisition—several European nations have moved troops and specialist units to the Arctic territory to reinforce Denmark’s defense posture and signal that any attempt to alter Greenland’s status would … Read more