# NATO
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Germany Says Active Force at 12-Year High as Arctic Pullback Exposes Gaps
Germany says its active military has grown to about 184,200 troops, the largest figure in 12 years, supported by rising defence budgets and a legal shift allowing extra borrowing for defence. Yet a swift withdrawal of a small Greenland deployment underscores that manpower and money still need to be translated into reliable, deployable capability.
Washington to Cut About 200 Seats in NATO Advisory Bodies, Signalling a Pullback from European Security
The U.S. Department of Defense will cut about 200 American positions from NATO advisory and planning bodies, reducing U.S. personnel in committees responsible for military planning and intelligence. The move signals a Trump administration push to recalibrate U.S. engagement in European defence, placing pressure on allies to assume greater responsibility and potentially accelerating European efforts at strategic autonomy.
Canada Conducts First-Ever Military Model of a U.S. Incursion, Signalling Arctic and Alliance Uncertainty
Canada’s military has for the first time modelled a hypothetical U.S. incursion — explicitly as a theoretical exercise rather than an operational plan — while considering sending troops to a Denmark-led exercise in Greenland. The twin moves reflect growing anxiety about Arctic competition and the unpredictability of allied behaviour, and they underscore Ottawa’s shift toward broader contingency planning.
Denmark to Boost Military Presence in Greenland with Up to 1,000 Troops as Arctic Tensions Rise
Denmark plans to deploy up to 1,000 combat troops to Greenland in 2026, expanding current rotations that already include Danish and allied forces. The deployment is a response to rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic and seeks to bolster deterrence, readiness and allied cooperation while raising questions about militarisation and local political impact.
Greenland’s Premier Urges Caution as Arctic Tensions Rise — Says U.S. Use of Force Unlikely but Preparation Needed
Greenland’s premier said U.S. military seizure of the island is unlikely but warned that Nuuk must prepare for all scenarios, strengthen defence arrangements, and deepen cooperation with Denmark and European allies. He criticised a social-media image of an American flag on Greenland as disrespectful and cautioned against foreign-instigated political unrest.
Trump Refuses to Rule Out Seizing Greenland by Force, Provoking Danish Resolve and Arctic Alarm
President Trump said he would not rule out seizing Greenland by force, reviving a controversial claim to take sovereignty from Denmark. Copenhagen has responded with firm political statements, troop deployments and a readiness for trade retaliation, escalating tensions over the strategic Arctic island.
Canada Simulates a U.S. 'Invasion' and Backs Denmark Over Greenland — A New Signal to Washington
Canada has conducted a rare military simulation of a hypothetical U.S. invasion while publicly backing Denmark and Greenland against renewed American interest in the island. Ottawa’s actions reflect growing concern about U.S. strategic behaviour in the Western Hemisphere and a drive to assert sovereignty and strategic autonomy without breaking alliance ties.
Trump Declares Greenland Bid 'Irreversible' as Europe Mobilises Against U.S. Pressure
President Trump declared the U.S. pursuit of Greenland "irreversible," refusing to rule out force and threatening tariffs on European countries that oppose the acquisition. The remarks provoked swift condemnation from European leaders, prompted an EU emergency summit and raised questions about NATO cohesion, Arctic security, and the use of economic coercion in foreign policy.
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.
Germany’s Armed Forces Reach 12-Year High as Recruitment Surges
Germany’s Bundeswehr has grown to 184,200 active-duty personnel, the highest in 12 years, marking the largest intake since the suspension of conscription. The increase reflects post‑2022 defence policy shifts but leaves open questions about training, equipment and long-term sustainability.
A Transatlantic Test: Greenland, Tariffs and the Strain on NATO’s Foundations
A US threat linking tariffs and territorial demands over Greenland has ignited a transatlantic dispute that tests NATO’s foundational premise: that allies do not coerce one another with force. European states have protested, sent symbolic military contingents to Greenland and accelerated talks about strategic autonomy, raising the prospect that NATO’s character could shift from mutual defence to a more transactional arrangement.
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.