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NATO — military alliance whose members face shifting US priorities and tariff threats under Trump over Greenland acquisition, with European cohesion weakening while supporting Ukraine.
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A Nato spokesperson said the military alliance welcomed the deal
“A Nato spokesperson said shortly afterwards that the military alliance welcomed the deal, which would "help advance security, stability and cooperation in this vital region".”
US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with DenmarkNew Era
NATO did not dissolve; instead endured and expanded from 16 to 32 members over following decades
“The Warsaw Pact disappeared in the spring of 1991. NATO didn't. Instead, it endured and expanded. Over the following decades, the alliance not only survived but grew from 16 to 32 members.”
Opinion – The great illusion of NATO is fading fastNew Era
Nato would face unprecedented tension within the alliance if Trump's threats against NATO partners are realized
“If realized, Trump's threats against Washington's NATO partners would create unprecedented tension within the alliance.”
Trump threatens EU nations with tariffs over GreenlandThe US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a defence deal permitting Washington to build two new military bases in Greenland at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, while reaffirming Copenhagen's sovereignty over the Arctic territory. The agreement updates a 1951 defence pact and comes after more than a year of tension over the territory's strategic importance and mineral wealth.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a defence deal permitting Washington to build two new military bases in Greenland at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, while reaffirming Copenhagen's sovereignty over the Arctic territory. The agreement updates a 1951 defence pact and comes after more than a year of tension over the territory's strategic importance and mineral wealth.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ukraine's president plans to urge NATO allies at a summit in Turkey to deliver air defence systems needed to protect against escalating Russian attacks, following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians. Zelensky also plans to meet with Donald Trump to press for pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
According to a Higher School of Economics analysis, NATO is experiencing structural fractures as the US under Trump repositions from European leadership to a demanding hegemon role focused on China containment, while questioning allies' territorial integrity and reducing Ukraine support. European members now doubt the credibility of US nuclear guarantees and seek alternatives, though a unified European defence remains politically unrealistic, suggesting the alliance will persist but with reduced cohesion and interest-driven rather than collective cooperation.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Explosions struck Tehran following a night of bombing as US President Trump pressed allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; the conflict, now in its third week, has spread to Lebanon and Iraq, displaced millions, and driven oil prices up five percent, though major allies including Britain, Germany, Japan, and Australia have refused military involvement.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall has forecast a 45% jump in 2026 sales to a maximum of 14.5 billion euros, driven by European countries increasing military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and uncertainty over US security commitments. The firm's core profit jumped by a third to a record 1.8 billion euros in 2025, and it is rapidly expanding production capacity across Europe.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will increase its nuclear warheads from around 300, launch a new nuclear-armed submarine in 2036, and extend its "advanced deterrence" strategy to eight European countries including Germany, Poland, and the UK, allowing them to participate in nuclear exercises and host French air bases. The move, described as the most significant change in French strategic thinking since 1960, aims to complicate adversaries' calculations across the European continent while retaining sole decision-making power over nuclear weapons use with the French president.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Denmark's defence minister stated that Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, after US President Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory. The Danish government says Greenlandic patients receive adequate healthcare either in Greenland or Denmark, where access is free.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the BBC that Vladimir Putin has already started World War Three and must be stopped through intense military and economic pressure, rejecting Russian demands for territorial concessions as abandonment of Ukrainian people and positions. Zelensky argues that a ceasefire allowing Putin to recover would only delay further conflict, and insists that Ukraine's victory depends on restoring its independence and borders, though he acknowledges this requires time, weapons support from Western partners, and security guarantees.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Libya granted oil exploration and production licences to foreign energy companies including Chevron and BP on Wednesday, marking the first such awards since Muammar Gaddafi's 2011 overthrow, though only five of 20 blocks offered received bids. Analysts attributed the limited response to concerns over Libya's political division and security risks.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
President Trump said the US has formed a "framework" for a potential deal on Greenland and the Arctic region after talks with NATO, abandoning threats to impose tariffs on European allies. Diplomatic sources indicated there was no agreement for American control of the autonomous Danish territory, though talks on mineral rights and military cooperation could continue.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Donald Trump has pledged to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% on eight NATO countries, including the UK, Denmark, and others, in pursuit of his demand to purchase Greenland from Denmark. European leaders have rallied to defend Greenland's sovereignty, with Denmark's foreign minister stating that tariffs are "not the way forward" and the EU vowing to hold an emergency summit on Thursday to coordinate a response.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump has threatened Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland with tariffs starting at 10% from 1 February, rising to 25% on 1 June 2026, until they agree to sell Greenland to the United States. Trump cited the mineral-rich Arctic territory's strategic importance and accused the nations of creating unacceptable risk to global peace and security.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
Key European countries and US envoys met with President Zelensky in Paris to discuss security guarantees for a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, as representatives from 35 nations, including 27 heads of state, gathered to show alignment on Ukraine's post-war settlement.
7 January 2026 · New Era →