# NATO
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Tension in Kangerlussuaq: Greenland Town Uneasy as NATO Forces Rally and U.S. Rhetoric Stokes Fears
Denmark has declared a temporary military zone in Kangerlussuaq as a NATO-led "Arctic Endurance" exercise brings multiple European forces to Greenland, prompting local anxiety. Residents and Greenlandic officials welcome security cooperation in principle but warn that rhetoric suggesting external control of the island risks undermining sovereignty and fueling opposition.
U.S. to Hand Two Major NATO Commands to Europe as Washington Recasts Its Role
NATO will reassign two major regional command posts—Naples to Italy and Norfolk to the United Kingdom—as part of a planned redistribution of senior officer duties within the alliance. The changes reflect U.S. efforts to rebalance responsibilities as Washington pivots priorities globally while keeping top operational commands and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under U.S. control.
The Troubled Partnership Frays: US–Europe Rift Exposes a New Postwar Reality
Blunt American criticisms at high‑profile international meetings have exposed deepening fractures in US–European relations, driven by economic shifts, divergent values and contested security expectations. The rupture raises questions about NATO’s cohesion, the future of the liberal international order and Europe’s push for strategic autonomy, with broad consequences for global stability and alignment.
Queen Máxima Joins Dutch Army Reserves — A Royal Signal on European Security
Queen Máxima has joined the Dutch army reserves at 54, undergoing training and receiving the rank of soldier with a promised promotion to lieutenant-colonel upon completion. The enlistment is a symbolic show of solidarity with the armed forces amid broader European efforts to strengthen defence and reduce reliance on the United States.
Queen Máxima Joins Dutch Army as Reservist — A Royal Response to Rising European Security Concerns
Queen Máxima has joined the Dutch army as a reservist and begun training, saying the move reflects a belief that national security can no longer be taken for granted. The enlistment is both symbolic and practical — reinforcing public support for defence while aligning the monarchy with broader European efforts to strengthen military readiness.
Slovak MEP Blaha: US Unilateralism Exposes Need for Greater EU Strategic Autonomy
Slovak MEP Luboš Blaha accused the United States of imperialist behavior over recent comments on Greenland and a reported military move in Venezuela, declaring NATO moribund and calling for greater EU autonomy. His remarks reflect and may intensify an ongoing European debate over strategic independence, economic resilience and how to respond to perceived U.S. unilateralism.
Starmer Eyes Closer EU Defence Ties as Britain Reconsiders SAFE Fund
Britain is considering joining a second round of the EU’s SAFE defence financing programme, reopening a debate over post‑Brexit security cooperation. The move would deepen practical ties with European partners but will hinge on agreement over costs, legal terms and governance.
Europe’s Winter Drills Expose the Limits of a ‘De‑Americanized’ NATO
Two recent NATO exercises — Arctic Endurance‑2026 and Steadfast Dart‑2026 — were presented as Europe‑led tests of collective defence, but rushed planning, thin participation and serious logistical frictions exposed enduring capability gaps. The drills signal a political push for European strategic autonomy, yet they also underline how far Europe must go before it can credibly substitute for US military power.
Thousands of Danish Veterans Stage Silent March to Protest Trump’s Dismissal of Allied Troops
On 31 January, thousands of Danish veterans and civilians held a silent march to the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen to protest President Trump’s recent remarks belittling NATO allies’ soldiers. The demonstration, led by former service members, signals popular offence in a committed NATO state and highlights the diplomatic strain that hostile rhetoric can impose on alliance cohesion.
Canada Pushes for a Multinational 'Defence Bank' to Finance NATO Rebuild and Boost Strategic Autonomy
Canada has proposed creating a multinational "Defence, Security and Reconstruction Bank" to mobilize up to $135 billion for NATO and European defence projects, with Isabel Hudon leading Canadian talks. Backers hope a state-backed, AAA-rated institution would provide predictable financing for rearmament and reconstruction, but achieving rating, governance and political consensus will be challenging.
Canada Proposes Multinational 'Defence Bank' to Mobilise $135bn for NATO Allies
Canada has begun coordinating with more than ten countries to create a sovereign-backed multinational defence bank aimed at raising roughly $135 billion for NATO and European defence projects. The proposal seeks an AAA rating to unlock low-cost capital but faces technical, political and governance hurdles before it can be established.
Canada’s Fighter Pick at Crossroads: Saab’s Hybrid Fleet Proposal Ups the Stakes in F-35 Debate
Canada’s long-running fighter replacement programme is back in flux after Sweden’s Saab proposed a mixed fleet that would pair retained F-35s with Gripen E jets and GlobalEye AWACS. The offer emphasises lower acquisition and operating costs and promises local production and technology transfer, forcing Ottawa to weigh alliance interoperability and American political sensitivities against industrial sovereignty, Arctic surveillance needs and budget pressures.