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A Recent Book Shows Why Invading Greenland Would Be a Dumb Idea

Polar War demonstrates how difficult it is for armies to operate in the high north—and just how far America is behind Europe in Arctic warfare.

Reason

US action against Greenland would undermine Nato, but now is not the time to panic

Shortly after the US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, US president Donald Trump restated his claim to Greenland. The White House sees Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, as crucial for national security and is reportedly considering a range of options…

The Conversation

How Ukraine is shaping the European response to Trump's Greenland threats

As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act.

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Mike Johnson says ‘nobody’ is talking about military action in Greenland - despite Trump saying it was an option

Trump has repeatedly talked about the United States taking over Greenland despite criticisms from Denmark

The Independent UK

Trump flirts with war over Greenland as NATO allies warn military move could shatter alliance

NATO is morphing from an alliance into subordination.

We Got This Covered

Ireland ‘monitoring’ situation with Venezuelan oil tanker – minister

Helen McEntee also said that she was ‘extremely concerned’ about the situation in Venezuela.

Evening Standard

Trump's history of Greenland musings: How we got here

Greenland is not for sale, a fact of which Trump has repeatedly been reminded.

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People living in the US: what do you think about Donald Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland?

What is your reaction to Trump’s territorial ambitions?

The Guardian - UK

Nancy Pelosi Links Trump's Greenland Takeover Ambition To Secret Russian Favour For Putin

Nancy Pelosi has publicly connected Donald Trump's revived desire to acquire Greenland with alleged strategic gains for Vladimir Putin and Russia, raising concerns about NATO, Arctic geopolitics and US foreign policy.

International Business Times UK

Rubio downplays threat of military invasion of Greenland and instead pushes plans to buy the island

In recent days, Donald Trump and Stephen Miller have escalated desires to acquire Greenland and refused to rule out military invasion

The Independent UK

The Trump doctrine exposes the US as a mafia state

The Venezuela incursion is in line with this logic, made even plainer as the US eyes Greenland

The Guardian - US

Marco Rubio says he will meet Danish officials to discuss Greenland next week

Remarks by US secretary of state come after Greenland and Denmark request urgent meeting over Trump threats

The Guardian - UK

Trump's Greenland threats put transatlantic alliance on death watch

"The Greenland issue does make everything even more complicated," a senior European diplomat said.

Axios

Democrats slam Trump’s justification for immigration agent killing woman during ICE raid and call for investigation – as it happened

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Euronews

Why scientists are worried that Greenland’s Prudhoe ice dome could melt away – again

An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself?

Euronews

Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking the island

Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America since World War II.

International Business Times UK

US Wants Greenland for Its Rare Earths, Shipping Lanes, and for Future Trade

Tensions rise as the US considers military options to acquire Greenland for its rare earth minerals and strategic Arctic position, alarming European allies.

International Business Times UK

Is White House Planning A 'Hostile Takeover' Of Greenland? Says Trump Leaning Towards 'Military Options'

White House confirms military is an option for acquiring the strategic Arctic island, prompting NATO concerns and US congressional resolutions. European leaders reject threats, while social media explores hypothetical cash deals

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Evening Standard

Will Trump's US invade Greenland? White House says using military 'always an option' as takeover plan rocks Nato

White House says Trump sees acquiring Greenland as a US national security priority necessary to ‘deter our adversaries in the Arctic region’

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What Europe’s silence over Venezuela says about its fear of Trump

In today’s newsletter: Leaders’ refusal to condemn the US’s intervention in Caracas shows a desperation to keep the White House on side – but a red line might not be far away

The Guardian - UK

EU reveals weak hand as Trump raids Venezuela and threatens Greenland

European acquiescence risks undermining legal principles behind opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they struggle to keep US president onboard

The Independent UK

Trump-Greenland latest: Rubio to meet Danish officials next week after refusing to rule out military action

The US said Trump ‘retains the option’ to use the military to take over Danish territory

International Business Times UK

White House Does Not Rule Out Using Military Force to Take Over Greenland

The White House said Trump is looking into options on how Washington can annex Greenland, even refusing to rule out military force.

Evening Standard

Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine

The Prime Minister said British forces would be placed in ‘military hubs’ in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts once the war is over.

Roll Call

Fears of military action in Greenland grow after Venezuela operation - Roll Call

After Trump’s decision to use military force to bend Venezuela to his will, some senators are now wondering: Is Greenland next?

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