# Arctic
Latest news and articles about Arctic
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Trump Renounces Force but Revives 'Buy Greenland' Gambit, Deepening Transatlantic Strain
At Davos President Trump said he would not use force to seize Greenland but pressed to negotiate a purchase and suspended planned tariffs on several European countries after talks about an Arctic framework. Denmark and the EU reacted with alarm: Copenhagen rejects the idea of transferring Greenland, Greenland issued civil‑defense guidance, and Brussels convened an emergency summit to consider a unified response.
Trump Says NATO Has Agreed Arctic Framework on Greenland, Pauses Feb. 1 Tariffs
President Trump said he and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte agreed on a framework for Arctic cooperation focused on Greenland and has paused tariffs due February 1. NATO confirmed productive discussions on Arctic security, but concrete details and buy‑in from Denmark and Greenland remain unclear.
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.
Trump Suspends Europe Tariffs After Announcing a ‘Framework’ Deal on Greenland With NATO Link
President Trump announced he will not impose planned tariffs on eight European NATO members after saying he and allied officials reached a ‘‘framework’’ agreement on Greenland. The framework, which remains vague, could involve US mineral rights and participation in a US missile-defence project while negotiators from the administration engage with NATO and allied counterparts.
Canada Conducts First-Ever Military Model of a U.S. Incursion, Signalling Arctic and Alliance Uncertainty
Canada’s military has for the first time modelled a hypothetical U.S. incursion — explicitly as a theoretical exercise rather than an operational plan — while considering sending troops to a Denmark-led exercise in Greenland. The twin moves reflect growing anxiety about Arctic competition and the unpredictability of allied behaviour, and they underscore Ottawa’s shift toward broader contingency planning.
Denmark to Boost Military Presence in Greenland with Up to 1,000 Troops as Arctic Tensions Rise
Denmark plans to deploy up to 1,000 combat troops to Greenland in 2026, expanding current rotations that already include Danish and allied forces. The deployment is a response to rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic and seeks to bolster deterrence, readiness and allied cooperation while raising questions about militarisation and local political impact.
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’s Greenland Gambit: A Social‑Media Provocation Testing NATO, Transatlantic Trust and the International Order
President Trump’s social‑media images suggesting U.S. ambitions for Greenland have provoked sharp pushback from European leaders and Canada, exposing widening fractures in NATO and stressing the norms that underpin post‑war order. The stunt appears aimed both at domestic audiences ahead of a critical political year and at coercing concessions from allies, while Beijing uses the episode to champion multilateral institutions.
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.
Europe's Mixed Response to U.S. Move on Greenland and Threatened Tariffs Signals Strain in Western Alliance
Europe responded to recent U.S. moves on Greenland and threats of tariffs with a mix of conciliatory diplomacy and firmer measures to protect sovereignty and economic interests. The episode highlights growing European strategic autonomy, the geopolitics of the Arctic and risks to transatlantic cohesion.