Greenland

Greenland Showdown Puts NATO Unity at Risk as Denmark Faces Trump Administration’s Push for Control of Arctic Island

Greenland and Denmark are preparing for what officials describe as the most consequential talks of their careers as they head to Washington to confront renewed pressure from the Trump administration over the Arctic territory — a dispute that threatens to...
U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball Returns From 120-Day Arctic Patrol, Signaling Growing U.S. Resolve in the Bering Sea and Northern Approaches

The U.S. Coast Guard on January 9, 2026, announced that the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL-756) had returned to Honolulu on January 1 after completing a demanding 120-day, 16,500-nautical-mile patrol across the Bering Sea and the Gulf...
French armed forces walks on ice during a military drill as Danish, Swedish and Norwegian home guard units together with Danish, German and French troops take part in joint military drills in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

NATO Weighs New Arctic Security Steps as Europe Pushes Back Against Trump’s Greenland Ambitions

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday (January 12) that the alliance is examining ways to strengthen security in the Arctic, as European allies move to counter US President Donald Trump’s controversial interest in taking control of Greenland. Speaking to...
Greenland

Greenland Rejects U.S. Takeover “Under Any Circumstance” Following Trump’s Threats to Seize Arctic Island

Greenland’s government on Monday firmly rejected any possibility of a U.S. takeover of the Arctic island, following repeated threats by U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States would acquire the territory “one way or the other.” In a statement,...
Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark

Denmark Faces ‘Decisive Moment’ Over Greenland as Trump Revives Threat of Force and Europe Rallies Behind Copenhagen

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned on Sunday that Copenhagen is facing a “decisive moment” in its diplomatic standoff over Greenland after US President Donald Trump once again suggested that Washington could use force to take control of the vast...
Greenland

US-Denmark Diplomatic Talks Set Amid Growing Controversy Over Trump’s Proposal to Acquire Greenland and Counter China-Russia Influence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland, amid escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated proposals to acquire the Arctic territory. The move comes as NATO allies express alarm at...
Greenland .

Trump Revives Push for US Control of Greenland, Igniting Diplomatic Storm with Denmark and Raising Fears of a NATO Fracture

Just days after removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power in a controversial move that shocked much of the world, US President Donald Trump has once again turned his attention to Greenland, reigniting one of the most sensitive geopolitical disputes...
Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers

Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Conduct “Scheduled” Flight Over Norwegian, Barents Seas

Russian nuclear-capable bombers carried out a “scheduled” flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas on Thursday (Dec. 25), prompting foreign fighter jets to escort them, Russia’s Defence Ministry reported, according to Russian news agencies. The ministry did not provide details...
US President Donald Trump and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry

Denmark Summons US Ambassador After Trump Appoints Envoy to Annex Greenland

Denmark has summoned the United States ambassador after Washington escalated its rhetoric over Greenland, following President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy who openly pledged to make the Danish autonomous territory “a part of the US”. The move has...
MQ-4C Triton by Northrop Grumman and the MQ-9B SeaGuardian by General Atomics

Norway Considers Acquisition of US Maritime Surveillance Drones to Strengthen Arctic Security and Real-Time Naval Monitoring

Norway is undergoing a pivotal evaluation process for procuring a next-generation fleet of long-range uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) designed to safeguard its vast maritime domain and bolster NATO operations in the Arctic. With the Royal Norwegian Air Force and the...
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