Psychological Warfare and a Mental Invasion That Dominates Our Lives Comment: He digs into our heads without being invited. A mental invasion that commands attention in conversations where people meet. I am talking about Donald Trump's psychological warfare. A form of terrorism that impacts us all, yet is never on the negotiation table when our most powerful leaders meet.
Canada Must Be Wary of Its Southern Neighbor, Say Researchers Last year, US President Donald Trump's ambitions to expand US territory included Greenland, but also Canada, as 'the 51st state.' The Trump Administration's recent reinforcement of its desire to take over Greenland has clear political implications for Canada's security policy, say researchers Gabriella Gricius and Mathieu Landriault.
White House Draws Up Plans to Acquire Greenland as Trump Revives Territorial Ambitions Donald Trump’s fixation on Greenland has entered a dangerous new phase with the White House actively drawing up acquisition plans, calling it a "national security priority." As U.S. actions in Venezuela reframe what Washington may be willing to do, European allies fear rhetoric is turning into policy. Even prediction markets like Polymarket are betting on Trump’s actions vis-à-vis Greenland.
Danish Extraordinary Meeting on Relations With the United States On Tuesday, January 6, the Danish Foreign Affairs Committee was called to an emergency meeting about "the kingdom's relationship with the United States."
Finland’s Stubb To Meet Trump in Washington DC To Push Icebreaker Deal for Coast Guard After several months of calm the topic of Finnish icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard appears set to come to the forefront again with both Finland’s Prime Minister and President meeting with U.S. President Trump in Washington DC thursday. Finland has been pitching its icebreaker construction expertise for months as the U.S. is looking to expand its fleet.
Trump Administration’s Securitization of Arctic Affairs and Its Implications for U.S. Federally Funded Research The Trump Administration is in the process of securitizing Arctic affairs. "That will almost certainly have a significant impact on the future of U.S. federally funded research related to the Arctic", says Michael Walsh, researcher atthe University of the Witwatersrand.
Putin and Trump With Joint Press Conference in Alaska The summit between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will begin at 11:30 local time (Alaska Daylight Time), Kremlin confirms. The meeting will take place at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska, and will be followed by a joint press conference.
Trump Wants to Pull Troops Out of Europe. To Use Them Against His Own People? Comment: Donald Trump continues to threaten aid for Ukraine. Instead, he sends soldiers against his own people. Whether or not he, as president, is allowed to do so is apparently besides the point.
Nordic Countries to Benefit From American Brain Drain The Nordic countries respond to Trump's political agenda with funds to recruit foreign researchers. The country is now facing a massive 'brain drain' after the administration's cuts in funding and restrictions on research, creating opportunities for Europe and China to recruit American researchers.
Trump’s Geopolitical Alignment With the Kremlin - Prioritizing Power Over Democratic Principles and Arctic Security
Nordic Defense Ministers Met in Lapland: Updated NORDEFCO With New Agreement New measures are bolstering Nordic defense cooperation. Gathered in Rovaniemi, the Nordic defense ministers signed a revised NORDEFCO Memorandum of Understanding – and discussed stronger joint efforts within air defense and the defense industry.
Nordic Defense Ministers Met in Lapland: Updated NORDEFCO With New Agreement New measures are bolstering Nordic defense cooperation. Gathered in Rovaniemi, the Nordic defense ministers signed a revised NORDEFCO Memorandum of Understanding – and discussed stronger joint efforts within air defense and the defense industry.
Trump Continues Push for Greenland as U.S. Gathers Intelligence on Island and Debates Offering Special Status The Trump Administration is stepping up efforts in its pursuit of “acquiring” Greenland. U.S. spy agencies have been instructed to gather intelligence, while the Pentagon considers moving the island into the NORTHCOM military command. Tying Greenland to the U.S. through a Compact of Free Association is also being discussed.
Gwich'in Council Reproaches USA for Undermining Cooperation on Arctic Challenges The Gwich'in Council International, representing 9,000 Gwich'in in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Alaska, reproaches the US for undermining Arctic cooperation. "The Arctic is facing immense challenges which require international cooperation and collaboration, not confrontation," says Edward Alexander, Co-Chair and Head of Delegation.
They Are Practically Stumbling in the Dark, but the Message Is Crystal Clear Comment: The experts who are supposed to inform us about the future in a war-ridden Europe are practically stumbling in the dark. So what are they still trying to tell us?
The Flight to America Did Not Turn Out as Planned Comment: They fled Norwegian tax policies and a lack of predictability in the industrial policy. Those who left for the US got the worst of it. It turns out the grass wasn't greener on the other side of the Atlantic.
They Make a Living Giving Saving Tips to People Who Barely Have a Dollar to Spare Comment: In the middle of the Donald Trump-created chaos, even privileged problems get their time in the spotlight. The news columns are filled with financial advisors giving investment tips to people without a dollar to spare. An American madness threatens the finance world but simultaneously shadows the nearly immeasurable problems that are not listed on the stock exchange.
US Policies in the Arctic Are Changing but the Extent Remains to Be Seen The Arctic States will need to have some patience as various American policies become clearer. And in the meantime, they can task their diplomats with expressing to the U.S. their thoughts on some of these topics in the hope of influencing the formulation of U.S. positions, writes Evan Bloom at UiT in this op-ed.
JD Vance to Accompany Wife on Greenland Trip Statement by Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes, Founder and Managing Director of Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI), on the announcement by JD Vance that he will be joining Usha Vance in Greenland later this week.
Canada’s Arctic Ascendancy: Leading the West in a Shifting North Op-ed:Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 has reignited his fixation on Greenland, framing it as a national security prize, while chiding Canada for its military spending. Yet his actions reveal a narrower lens—one rooted in territorial ambition rather than a comprehensive Arctic strategy, writes researcher Abbas Qaidari in this op-ed.
Trump Cuts Target US Arctic Research Commission to Reverse Course Days Later, Wilson Center’s Polar Initiative Also Affected In a continuation of the chaotic political environment in Washington DC a new Trump executive order initially targeted the US Arctic Research Commission, only to reverse course days later. The Wilson Center, home of the Polar Initiative, has also been slated for cuts.
Amid War and Tariffs, the Biggest Crises Are Forgotten Comment: Lately, everything revolves around war with weapons and tariffs. Yet, there are greater threats than that lurking under the surface. There just isn't any place for them in the news.
Greenland Election: Demokraatit Emerges as the Island’s Largest Political Party Over 28,000 Greenlanders have voted for a significant new composition of their parliament, Inatsisartut. The government formation process is now led by Demokraatit, which won the most votes. There is a majority in parliament for Greenlandic independence in the longer term.
Greenlanders Vote in a Momentous Election: Six Parties Compete for 31 Seats Today, March 11, the people of Greenland elect their representatives to the Greenlandic parliament, Inatsisartut. In and around the election are major questions about the island's future, both in relation to the Kingdom of Denmark and Donald Trump's USA.
Trump Says The U.S. Will Take Control of Greenland ‘One Way or The Other’ President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would take control of Greenland “one way or the other,” making it clear that he is not planning on letting go of the self-governing Danish territory.
Russia and US Talks Joint Arctic Energy Projects After Saudi Meeting Russia and the United States discussed possible cooperation on energy projects in the Arctic at a meeting in Saudi Arabia Tuesday.
Japan and U.S. Looking to Form “Joint Venture” For Alaska LNG Project Japan has signaled support for the $44bn Alaska LNG project. President Trump announced the forming of a “joint venture” during a joint press conference with Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba. The Alaska LNG project has been garnering steam in recent months with the signing of a development agreement.
The Art of Trump’s Greenland Deal: A New Chapter of an Ancient Saga Op-ed: Trump’s attitude towards Greenland offers disturbing echoes of the past. Like the Viking Age Norse before the Early Modern Danes, America has long had its eye on its northeastern neighbor, writes Christopher Fee, Professor of History.
Greenland Calls For Early Election for 11 March Amid Trump Interest Greenland's prime minister announced on Tuesday that the Arctic island will hold a general election on March 11 amid interest by U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring Greenland.
"There Is No Such Thing as The Better Colonizer" "We do not wish to debate which state is better or worse to live in or is a better or worse colonizer. Rather we want to debate how we improve Inuit lives, livelihoods, wellbeing, and self-determination across all our regions. A peaceful Arctic through mutually respectful cooperation", the Inuit Circumpolar Council says in a statement.
They Scratch Their Heads, Wondering What’s Going On in Miniscule Norway – And Rightfully So Comment: There are various ways to approach war in Europe and a newly elected protectionist US president with dictatorial ambitions. One method is to steer toward a governmental crisis and self-determination. It's no wonder European democracies scratch their heads, wondering what is happening in minuscule Norway, a country dependent on international cooperation.
The Only Safe Bet Is That Trump Will Destroy Any Possibility of an Independent Greenland Comment: It is correct that Denmark has practiced a brutal policy toward the indigenous people of Greenland. And that the island is rich in resources. But that is not why Donald Trump threatens to take over Greenland with force—quite the contrary.
Trump Jr. Visited Greenland After Dad’s New Proposals About Buying the Country The US president-elect, Donald J. Trump, believes American "ownership and control over Greenland to be a necessity" and does not rule out the use of military force. His son visited the Arctic island yesterday. Greenlandic leaders emphasize that the country seeks to be an independent state but is open to more cooperation with the US.
First Ever Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting Without Joint Declaration Rovaniemi (High North News): "There has been a storm brewing along the way, however, wind makes the ship move forward", Finland’s Foreign Minister Timo Soini said when he opened the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council Tuesday.
