The GIUK Gap and the Limits of Strategic Control
In the cold reaches of the North Atlantic, the Greenland–Iceland–United Kingdom Gap has never been merely a stretch of water. It is the narrow maritime throat through which Russia’s Northern…
France wants NATO exercise in Greenland and is ‘ready to contribute,’ presidency says
France called on Wednesday for NATO to hold an exercise in Greenland and said it was “ready to contribute,” as US President Donald Trump’s push to take the Danish autonomous…
US envoy Witkoff says he will meet with Putin on Thursday
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said he would be traveling with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner to Moscow on Thursday and that they would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. –…
Determined to grab Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos
Trump is likely to ramp up his push to acquire Greenland when he descends on Davos on Wednesday, facing down European opposition to his plans in the biggest fraying of…
Trump leaks private message from NATO chief
US President Donald Trump has shared what he claimed was a private message from NATO chief Mark Rutte praising his work in global hotspots and pledging to help resolve the…
Norway advising citizens of preparations for wartime property requisitions
– Thousands of Norwegians are expected to receive letters from the military on Monday informing them that their homes, vehicles, boats and machinery may be requisitioned in the event of…
Britain Between America, Europe and the Arctic Question
Britain today occupies a strategic position unmatched among major Western powers. Outside the European Union yet central to European security through NATO, intelligence networks and bilateral defence ties, London operates…
IAEA announces Russia-Ukraine ceasefire for Zaporozhye nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said it has agreed with Russia and Ukraine on a localized ceasefire to allow repairs to start on the last remaining backup power…
Greenland at the Crossroads: Europe’s Real Dilemma in the Arctic Right Now
Greenland has suddenly become one of the hottest geopolitical spots on the planet in January 2026. The island sits on top of massive rare-earth deposits, controls access to new shipping…
Stoltenberg calls on Western countries to engage in dialogue with Russia
Former NATO Secretary General stressed that this is necessary, among other things, for the discussion of arms control – Former NATO Secretary General (in office from 2014 to 2024) Jens…