# Arctic
Latest news and articles about Arctic
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Trump’s Greenland Gambit: A Social‑Media Provocation Testing NATO, Transatlantic Trust and the International Order
President Trump’s social‑media images suggesting U.S. ambitions for Greenland have provoked sharp pushback from European leaders and Canada, exposing widening fractures in NATO and stressing the norms that underpin post‑war order. The stunt appears aimed both at domestic audiences ahead of a critical political year and at coercing concessions from allies, while Beijing uses the episode to champion multilateral institutions.
Trump Reboots Controversial Bid for Greenland, Raising Arctic Diplomatic Stakes
President Trump renewed a controversial call for the United States to “own” Greenland, dismissing historical Danish claims and saying he had a pleasant call with a senior NATO-linked official. The proposal is legally and politically fraught given Greenland’s autonomous status and would risk straining U.S.-Danish relations while highlighting rising geostrategic competition in the Arctic.
Europe's Mixed Response to U.S. Move on Greenland and Threatened Tariffs Signals Strain in Western Alliance
Europe responded to recent U.S. moves on Greenland and threats of tariffs with a mix of conciliatory diplomacy and firmer measures to protect sovereignty and economic interests. The episode highlights growing European strategic autonomy, the geopolitics of the Arctic and risks to transatlantic cohesion.
Denmark Bolsters Troops in Greenland as Arctic Tensions Rise
Denmark has deployed additional troops to Greenland and published photos showing soldiers arriving in Nuuk, with more units to be stationed in the west. Copenhagen says the deployment, agreed with Greenland’s authorities, is a response to rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic and follows public U.S. remarks about Greenland that have alarmed European capitals.
US Lawmakers Say Using Force on Greenland Would Pit Washington Against NATO
US lawmakers from both parties warned that a unilateral US military seizure of Greenland would pit Washington against NATO and undermine alliance cohesion. They urged congressional constraints on presidential action and highlighted Greenland’s strategic and resource value amid growing Arctic competition.
US Lawmaker Warns Any Forced Seizure of Greenland Would Fracture NATO Cohesion
A US lawmaker warned that any US use of force to seize Greenland would pit Washington against NATO allies and violate alliance norms. The remark highlights Greenland’s strategic importance in a competitive Arctic and the diplomatic, legal and operational costs of unilateral action against an allied territory.
Danish F‑35s Extend Arctic Reach in Joint Refuelling Drill with French Tanker over Greenland
Two Danish F‑35 fighters and a French aerial tanker completed a joint refuelling exercise over Greenland on 19 January 2026. The drill highlights NATO interoperability and the logistical importance of air refuelling for sustained operations in the strategically sensitive Arctic region.
Transatlantic Showdown: EU Weighs €93bn Retaliation as Greenland Dispute Escalates
A US push for Greenland and associated tariff threats have prompted the EU to consider a sweeping €93 billion retaliation and to revive a proposed “anti‑coercion” mechanism. Europe seeks to deter Washington’s pressure while avoiding a damaging trade war and managing internal divisions and NATO dependencies.
US Lawmaker Warns Seizing Greenland by Force Would Fracture NATO Ties
A US lawmaker warned that any forcible attempt to seize Greenland would put Washington at odds with NATO allies and damage transatlantic cohesion. Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic, combined with rising great-power competition, makes respect for sovereignty and alliance consultation essential to regional stability.
Brinkmanship in Brussels: EU Weighs Tariffs on €93bn of US Goods as Greenland Dispute Escalates
The EU is debating reactivating a €93bn list of punitive tariffs and possibly using an anti‑coercion mechanism in response to US threats tied to Greenland. Officials hope the threat of retaliation will strengthen Europe's bargaining position at Davos and generate domestic US pressure to reverse Washington's move.
Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum Triggers European Tariff Threats and NATO Deployments
President Trump’s public demand to buy Greenland, accompanied by threats of escalating tariffs against eight European countries, has prompted a unified European diplomatic rebuke, plans for allied military deployments to Greenland and consideration in Brussels of €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs. The dispute risks damaging NATO cohesion and marks a new use of trade coercion among close partners amid growing strategic competition in the Arctic.
Europe Mulls Retaliatory Tariffs Against $100bn of US Goods as Greenland Row Escalates
European governments are reportedly considering retaliatory tariffs on about €93 billion of US goods and market restrictions in response to President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on eight European countries to pressure them into selling Greenland. The dispute risks triggering a new transatlantic trade confrontation and further straining NATO cohesion amid rising strategic competition in the Arctic.