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Beyond the American Umbrella: Europe’s Turn to Forward Deterrence

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Beyond the American Umbrella: Europe’s Turn to Forward Deterrence

Qurat-UL-Ain Shabbir0 Comments

Published: 20 May 2026 In his “Ile Longue” speech on March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a message that will echo across European capitals for years to come.…

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Can Denmark Defend Greenland from Trump?

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Can Denmark Defend Greenland from Trump?

Kirk Fansher & Curtis McGiffin1 Comment

The renewed attention on Greenland did not begin with Arctic ice melt or the quest for rare earth minerals. It began with discomfort, specifically, American discomfort with a long-standing European…

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