# sovereignty
Latest news and articles about sovereignty
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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.
On the Snowline: A Tibetan Sergeant’s Eight Years Guarding China’s Unmarked Frontier
A Tibetan sergeant in the PLA’s Tibet Military District has spent eight years conducting perilous high‑altitude patrols along an un‑demarcated frontier, logging nearly 5,000 kilometres and enduring chronic injury. His story — from rescue in an ice river to representing China in elite mountain competitions and attending the 2025 national parade — is used to personify China’s assertion of sovereignty and its investment in plateau military capability.
China Tells Foreign Powers ‘Hands Off’ Hong Kong, Insisting Its Rule of Law Is Unshakable
China’s Foreign Ministry declared Hong Kong’s rule of law ‘unshakable’ and rejected foreign commentary on the city’s affairs, framing such criticism as improper interference. The statement underscores Beijing’s determination to treat Hong Kong policy as a sovereign matter and signals potential diplomatic friction with Western governments and continued uncertainty for businesses and rights advocates.
Maduro Becomes a Bargaining Chip: China’s Rebuke and Venezuela’s Military Backing Tilt the Standoff
A U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro has unexpectedly strengthened the hand of Venezuela’s acting president by consolidating military support and drawing an unequivocal diplomatic rebuke from China. The episode has turned Maduro into a bargaining chip in a wider contest over Venezuelan oil, sovereignty and great-power influence in Latin America.
Trump Hails 19th-Century US Conquest as a “Legendary Victory,” Provoking Outrage in Mexico
President Trump described the 1846–48 US‑Mexico War as a “legendary victory” in a White House statement marking its 178th anniversary, linking the historic conquest to his border policies. Mexican leaders and diplomats condemned the comments as insulting and potentially threatening, raising concerns that triumphalist rhetoric could strain essential bilateral cooperation on migration, drugs and trade.
Baghdad Erupts Over Washington's Ultimatum: Protesters Decry US Interference After Trump Threatens Aid Over Maliki
President Trump's public warning to cut aid if Nouri al-Maliki returns as Iraq's prime minister sparked two nights of protests outside Baghdad's Green Zone, where demonstrators denounced U.S. interference. The incident highlights enduring Iraqi sensitivity to foreign influence and complicates Baghdad's fragile political balance between internal factions and external patrons.
China Warns Against Military Adventurism in the Middle East, Urges Respect for Sovereignty
China’s UN ambassador Fu Cong warned that military adventurism would plunge the Middle East into an unpredictable abyss, urging respect for sovereignty and non‑interference. Beijing called on the United States and other actors to exercise restraint and positioned itself as a potential constructive partner for regional stability.
Denmark Draws a Line: Frederiksen Rejects NATO Role in Any U.S.–Greenland Deal
Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen said NATO must not negotiate with the U.S. on behalf of Denmark or Greenland, insisting sovereignty is a non‑negotiable red line. While open to closer bilateral cooperation with Washington on Arctic security, Copenhagen is coordinating with European partners to safeguard legal and political control over Greenland.
U.S. Ambassador Threatens Ottawa: Spurn F‑35s and U.S. Fighters Will Patrol Canadian Skies More Often
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned that Canada’s decision not to buy 88 F‑35 fighters would force changes to North American defence arrangements and lead to more frequent U.S. fighter operations in Canadian airspace. The remarks intensify a fraught Canadian procurement debate over interoperability, cost and sovereignty, and highlight the diplomatic leverage Washington can exert over allied defence choices.
Greenland Game: Trump’s ‘Framework’ Exposes a U.S. Push for Arctic Access and Resources
President Trump’s claim of a NATO‑backed ‘framework’ on Greenland, promising U.S. “full access” without payment, has provoked firm rejections from Denmark and Greenland. The alleged deal appears aimed at expanding U.S. military access — including stationing a missile‑defence system — and securing preferential rights to Greenland’s strategic minerals, but it runs headlong into legal sovereignty and alliance politics.
Venezuelans Fill Caracas Streets to Protest Alleged U.S. Military Intervention and the Detention of the Maduro Couple
Mass demonstrations in Caracas on January 23 denounced an alleged U.S. military operation that protesters say detained President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3. The protests invoked the historic 1958 uprising to frame the mobilization as a defence of sovereignty and carry implications for regional diplomacy, legal norms and great-power competition.
Canada Simulates a U.S. 'Invasion' and Backs Denmark on Greenland — A Warning Shot at Washington
Canada has simulated a hypothetical U.S. military incursion and publicly backed Denmark and Greenland amid concerns about growing American assertiveness. Ottawa’s actions are meant as both a deterrent and a diplomatic signal that it will defend sovereignty despite deep ties to Washington.