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A New Path All Round: Nuuk Calls Independence Referendum

Greenland plans independence referendum, drawing the U.S., China, and Russia into Arctic geopolitical competition.

Un-Intended Consequences: Europe Under a New White House

Nine days into Trump's presidency and Europe is uniting on issues that once seemed intractable for good or for worse.

Greenland Not for Sale: Denmark Rejects Trump’s Offer

President Trump'a persistent rhetoric to buy Greenland continues to raise alarm bells in Copenhagen.

The 51st State: Denmark Responds to Trump’s Arctic Ambitions

Denmark doubles down on Arctic defence as Trump renews bid for Greenland control, while independence calls grow louder.

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Hammer and Anvil: Washington’s Kurdish Strategy

Washington's push to arm Kurdish fighters for the Iran war hit a barrier of defiance that forced Donald Trump to meet a history of broken alliances.

Oil and Water: A Secondary Theatre of War

Black rain and chemical smog is quietly overshadowing any military gains, poisoning the air and water that millions need to survive.

Playing Both Sides: Russia and the Strategic Windfall

As Washington and Tehran engage in a brutal zugzwang, Moscow is enjoying a massive windfall by selling energy to a panicked global market.

A School Bombing Tests AI’s Liability Limits

A US strike killed up to 168 people at a girls' school in Iran last week. Investigators now believe an AI system using outdated targeting data identified it as a military site.

Mojtaba: Who is Iran’s New Strongman?

The Islamic Republic named a new Supreme Leader this week: the son of the man killed less than ten days ago.