Starmer faces greater quandary over ‘special relationship’ after Iran attack
PM is in diplomatically precarious position of declining to endorse US strikes while also refusing to condemn themUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesIt was perhaps naive of No 10 ever to position Keir Starmer as a “Donald Trump whisperer” capable of persuading the unpredictable US president to step back from reckless decisions.The “special relationship” has been under severe strain in recent months over the UK’s decision to give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands and the refusal of European countries to back Trump’s play for Greenland. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Is Europe, the world’s geopolitical punching bag, ready to hit back at the US and China?
For over a year, Europe has become the world’s geopolitical punching bag, taking economic roundhouses from the east and geopolitical uppercuts from the west without ever swinging back. From US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and covetous glances at Greenland to Beijing’s rare earth embargoes and lightning blockade of semiconductor shipments, Europe’s first response has been to freeze, not fight. But now, it may be ready to counterpunch. After a fresh Trump tariff threat emerged last week, a... [Continue Reading]
Russia may interfere in Danish election, exploiting chaos sewn by US, spies warn
US threats to seize Greenland have created ‘new international fault lines’ that can be used to spread disinformation, Danish intelligence agencies sayDenmark’s intelligence services have warned that a foreign power may try to sway the general election on 24 March, saying the main threat was from Russia over support for Ukraine but also citing the chaos caused by US efforts to seize Greenland.The PET police intelligence service and FE military intelligence said in a joint statement the election campaign could be marked by disinformation and cyberattacks “to sow division, influence the public debate or to target candidates, parties or specific... [Continue Reading]
Danish Prime Minister announces snap election for March 24 amid rising concerns over Greenland and upcoming constitutional deadline
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen recently announced a snap election set for March 24, aiming to capitalize on rising domestic concerns over the Arctic territory of Greenland. This move comes just seven months before a constitutional deadline, reflecting both political urgency and strategic calculation as Frederiksen seeks to secure a third term in office. In her recent address to parliament, Frederiksen characterized the upcoming election as "decisive" for Denmark's future, emphasizing the need for the nation to "define our relationship with the United States" and to "stand on our own feet" as both Danes and Europeans. Her statements underline the... [Continue Reading]
Denmark to hold parliamentary election on March 24, announced by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's office
Denmark is set to hold a parliamentary election on March 24, according to an announcement from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s office. This significant political development comes as Frederiksen aims to capitalize on increasing support for her robust stance against United States interests concerning Greenland. The U.S. administration, particularly under former President Donald Trump, expressed ambitions to acquire Greenland, citing "national security" reasons, fueling controversy and criticism in Denmark. The upcoming election will decide the composition of the Folketing, Denmark’s unicameral parliament, which consists of 179 seats. Among these, 175 are allotted to representatives from Denmark, while two seats each are... [Continue Reading]
