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Latest news and articles about sovereignty
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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 Quiet Recalibration of North American Ties
Canada has simulated a U.S. military “invasion” scenario and publicly backed Denmark on Greenland, reflecting growing anxiety in Ottawa about American strategic ambitions in the Western Hemisphere and the Arctic. The exercises are meant as both preparedness and political signaling that Canada will defend its sovereignty and push back against perceived U.S. unilateralism.
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 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.
As U.S. Leaves Al Asad, Iraq Seizes a Symbolic Moment — and a Daunting Responsibility
Iraq announced full control of Al Asad Airbase on 17 January, a move that carries heavy symbolic weight after decades of foreign intervention and recent anti‑U.S. sentiment. While returning the base to Iraqi hands addresses sovereignty concerns, it does not resolve deep governance, security and regional‑influence challenges that will determine whether the transfer helps stabilise the country.
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.
Hezbollah Deputy Calls for Global Pushback Against U.S. 'Interference' as He Praises Iran's Resistance
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem accused the United States of encroaching on national sovereignty and urged a global movement to resist American interference, while praising Iran’s resilience and defending Hezbollah’s armed status as necessary for deterrence. His remarks reinforce the group’s alignment with Iran and complicate prospects for disarmament and Lebanese state consolidation.
Díaz‑Canel Rejects U.S. Pressure After Deaths of Cuban Soldiers in Venezuela, Rally in Havana Signals Defiance
President Miguel Díaz‑Canel presided over a mass rally in Havana to mourn 32 Cuban servicemen killed in a recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, denouncing U.S. coercion and warning that Cuba will defend its sovereignty. The event solidifies Havana’s defiant posture, complicates U.S. policy in Latin America and could prompt deeper alignments between Cuba and other global powers.