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Trump on Greenland: Its defense relies on two missile sites with dogs, we will take it over
Former US President Donald Trump made comments regarding Greenland's defense strategy and suggested that the United States could potentially gain control of the territory due to its strategic importan...
NATO should initiate operations to enhance Arctic security, Belgian official claims
A Belgian official has called for NATO to take action and strengthen its security presence in the Arctic region. The proposal aims to address increasing geopolitical tensions and environmental changes...
Trump Again Expresses Intention To Control Greenland
US President Donald Trump has once again expressed his interest and intention to acquire control over Greenland. This statement reiterates his previous comments regarding the strategic importance of G...
Trump calls “war in Russia” primitive compared to Venezuela operation. It’s actually Russia’s war against Ukraine
President Donald Trump reportedly compared hypothetical military actions against Russia unfavorably compared to operations carried out in Venezuela. Critics argue that this reflects the Kremlin's narr...
Fear Remains. Germany Shocked by Russia
The article discusses how fear and apprehension are prevalent in Germany due to ongoing tensions with Russia. It highlights concerns over potential military actions, economic repercussions, and geopol...
A New Global Trade Order
The article discusses how US President Donald Trump's implementation of tariffs has reshaped global geopolitics over the course of this year, influencing international trade relationships and economic...
China Slams US Report as Groundless and Irresponsible
China has criticized a recent US report, claiming that it disseminates false information and fuels discord between China and India....
Denmark Races to Defend Greenland - And Why It May Be Too Late
Denmark is urgently working to bolster its defense capabilities in Greenland due to increasing strategic importance and security challenges posed by other nations' growing interest. Despite these effo...
Greenland says it should be defended by NATO, rejects any takeover by US
Greenland has expressed its preference for NATO defense over direct U.S. military control. The territory's desire to be protected under the NATO umbrella reflects broader geopolitical shifts and strat...
EU Acknowledges: Direct Talks with Putin Are Inevitable
The EU has recognized that direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin are unavoidable as a means to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and other regional issues....
Provisional: Greenland Crisis Escalating
The situation in Greenland is becoming more critical, with tensions escalating over various geopolitical issues such as natural resource exploitation and strategic military interests. The crisis invol...
Contrasting Chinese and US power plays in Venezuela and beyond
This article contrasts China's and the United States' strategic moves in international relations, specifically examining their competitive dynamics in Venezuela and broader geopolitical contexts....
FT Reveals EU Concern Over NATO Response to Possible Greenland Takeover
The Financial Times (FT) reports on the European Union's anxiety regarding NATO's reaction and readiness should Greenland be threatened or taken over by a hostile nation. The article highlights concer...
Trump Opens Possibility of Force Use in Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the potential use of military force regarding Greenland, suggesting American strategic interests there may require more direct action or intervention....
‘Whether They Like It or Not’ – Trump Revives Threat of US Control Over Greenland
US President Trump has expressed concerns about China and Russia's influence in the Arctic region, suggesting that the United States might need to assert control over Greenland to counteract these cou...
China plays rare-earth card on Japan, but keeps it subtle
China has reportedly restricted the export of rare earth elements and magnets to Japan as pressure for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract her support for Taiwan. However, China is exercising cau...
Trump's Greenland Plan: Call for NATO Countries to Protest – 'Inaction Dangerous'
US President Donald Trump has proposed purchasing Greenland from Denmark, which owns the territory. This initiative has sparked debate within NATO, with some members expressing concern over potential ...
Orbán: Disarray of Liberal World Order, Not the Time for Putin to Visit Budapest
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán comments on the current state of the liberal world order, expressing that now is not a suitable time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Budapest. He cr...
Putin's Threats to Europe: Anatomy of a Great Deception
The article discusses how Russian President Putin uses strategic opacity and misinformation to enhance his nation's image of power and influence in Europe, exploiting their insecurities for geopolitic...
Seifudein Adem: It Is Us Today - Lessons from Abyssinia and Ukraine
The article by Seifudein Adem draws parallels between historical events in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and the current situation in Ukraine, emphasizing lessons of international relations, soverei...
US Reveals Reason for Europe's Confrontation with Russia
The article discusses viewpoints from the US regarding the reasons behind the geopolitical confrontation between European countries and Russia. It suggests multiple factors such as historical tensions...
Gold and Silver Head for Biggest Annual Gains in Over 40 Years
This article discusses how gold and silver prices are experiencing their largest annual gains since the early 1980s due to economic uncertainties worldwide, including high inflation rates and geopolit...
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump's Campaign in Venezuela
This article discusses how issues such as oil dependency, drug trafficking ties with Colombia, and the impact of immigration from Venezuela influenced Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding the co...
Behind Greenland Focus Lies Real Goal: Cuba, Trump's Jackpot
This article discusses how recent U.S. geopolitical focus on Greenland may be a distraction from the real objective, which is considered to be strategic interests in Cuba. It suggests that President D...
Europe's Options to Halt Trump's Plan to Annex Greenland
European nations are exploring diplomatic and economic strategies to counter US President Donald Trump’s speculative interest in acquiring Greenland. The situation is currently theoretical but undersc...
After Venezuela, Can China and Russia's 'Great Power Realignment' Still Proceed?
This article discusses the geopolitical challenges faced by China and Russia following their involvement in Venezuela. It questions if the two nations can continue to push for a 'great power realignme...
Trump Warns the World: US Will Do Something About Greenland, One Way or Another
US President Donald Trump has expressed intentions regarding Danish territory of Greenland, indicating that the United States may pursue actions either through diplomatic means or otherwise to influen...
Trump and the Dangers of Spheres of Influence
The article discusses the risks associated with spheres of influence during Trump's presidency, suggesting that such policies can lead to geopolitical instability and undermine国际合作的安全风险。...
Germany Says Russia Could Benefit From Trump's Greenland Threat
Experts in Germany warn that if President Donald Trump continues his aggressive stance toward Greenland and Denmark, it may strengthen Russia's position geopolitically....
Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US
According to certain analysts, Thailand's increasing alignment with China over the past ten years has undermined its longstanding military and strategic alliance with the United States, potentially re...
American Author: Latin America for Trump, Europe for Putin, Taiwan for China
An American author argues that geopolitical strategies of U.S., Russian, and Chinese leaders focus on specific regions - President Donald Trump's attention is on Latin America, Russian President Vladi...
Trump eyes another territory after Venezuela
The article discusses recent geopolitical strategies by President Trump regarding territorial ambitions beyond Venezuela. It suggests that the administration might be looking for strategic regional do...
Trump Reiterates Interest in Greenland After Venezuela Attack
President Trump has again expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, this statement coming shortly after an unspecified American attack on Venezuela, which suggests the geopolitical significance of th...
Denmark rankles at MAGA post on Greenland after Trump’s Venezuela operation
Katie Miller, a former U.S. administration official and podcast host, posted an image of Greenland colored in red, white, and blue with 'SOON' as the caption, causing concern in Denmark....
CNN fears Maduro capture will start World War III, compares US to Russia
A CNN report expresses concern that capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro could lead to a large-scale international conflict analogous to World War II or Cold War scenarios. The article draws ...
Americans Already Have Two New States on Their Radar: I Would Be Very Worried If I Were Them
The article suggests that Americans are increasingly aware of two new states or geopolitical realities that are concerning them, implying a shift in their regional focus or strategic considerations. T...
U.S. combat aircraft over Venezuelan capital amid explosions
Reports from Caracas indicate explosions occurring simultaneously with low-altitude flights of U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The nature and context of these events are unclear but suggest heightened...
Russia Achieved Numerous Strategic Successes in 2025
According to Chinese publication InfoBrics, Russia has made significant strategic advancements by 2025, focusing on economic resilience and geopolitical influence....
How Many Countries Has Trump Bombed in 2025?
Al Jazeera reported on former US President Donald Trump's military actions in 2025. The piece explores the geopolitical ramifications and public reactions of these operations....
Kallas Urges Not to Accept Unfounded Russian Claims: Moscow Seeks to Disrupt Progress Toward Peace
Stig Kallas, a prominent political figure, has called for skepticism towards unfounded claims made by Russia, asserting that Moscow's actions aim at undermining the genuine advancement toward peace. T...
Middle East Universities Hedge Bets With China and US
Middle Eastern universities are increasingly diversifying their international partnerships, collaborating both with Chinese institutions and American universities. This strategy aims at balancing the ...
Greenland’s vast resources won’t necessarily yield huge profits
The United States has renewed its focus on Greenland's natural resources, including fossil fuels and critical raw materials such as rare earth minerals. This interest is driven by the strategic geopol...
Trump on Greenland: Their defense relies on two soldiers with dogs - The US will get them 'one way or another'
US President Donald Trump expressed views about Greenland's military defense during a discussion, noting the territory's under-provisioned defense forces consisting of just two soldiers supported by s...
Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim
The article suggests that Asia will experience increased volatility in 2026 due to tensions involving the United States (under a hypothetical Trump presidency), China, Taiwan, and North Korea. While o...
Southeast Asia Faces a Challenging 2026
Policy makers in Southeast Asia are concerned about multiple issues including geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and regional security challenges....
Ritter Claims Trump Will Seize Greenland To Withdraw From NATO
According to Ritter, there are claims and speculations that former U.S. President Donald Trump might attempt to take control of Greenland as a strategy to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organ...
Competition in the Horn of Africa Heats Up
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced official recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation on December 26th, marking the first instance of such a move by a major country towards the ...
Why a ‘Spheres of Influence’ Comeback Is Destined to Fail
Professor Alexander Motyl argues that modern attempts by great powers such as the U.S., China, and Russia to establish 19th-century-style spheres of influence are destined for failure due to today's w...
This Time Stalin's Army Took Berlin! 2026 Could Be Very Bad for Vladimir Putin
The article posits that the year 2026 may hold significant challenges for Russian President Vladimir Putin, drawing a parallel with historical events where Soviet forces took control of Berlin during ...
Trump on Greenland: Their defense relies on two missile stations with dogs - We will take it over
President Trump made comments suggesting that U.S. intentions towards Greenland might include military dominance over the territory due to its strategic importance for missile defenses, noting the cur...
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