Under the present constitutional arrangement with Copenhagen, Greenland could not instantly swap Denmark for the United States as their sovereign.

Who owns Greenland?

Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over Greenland.

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Trump's dream of an economic bonanza from the Venezuelan oil he has asserted American control over is likely to remain just that One underappreciated reason is that electric vehicles are set to strangle oil demand, pushing down prices Me for @chathamhouse.org www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/pres...

President Trump’s ambition to rebuild Venezuela’s oil sector will be challenging, especially if prices continue to fall

Robust long-term oil demand is needed to justify significant investment, but is called into question by the growing popularity of electric vehicles.

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As the US rattles Arctic security, Britain should step up, says @alanderminna.bsky.social in @theworldtoday.org (written last month, sharp and prescient as ever) www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

Britain should step up in the Arctic as US rethinks its security role

President Trump’s threats towards Greenland and rumoured American mineral deals with Russia mean NATO allies can no longer rely on the US in the High North. Britain could help fill the military gap, w...

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From 1pm today, members of @chathamhouse.org get the chance to ask Grégoire Roos, new director of @cheurope.bsky.social, 'Que diable se-passe-t'il en France?' (I'm hosting) - details below www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/m...

Members’ Question Time: Is France on the brink?

Join us as Grégoire Roos, incoming Programme Director for Europe and Russia at Chatham House, explores France’s political crisis, the challenges facing its leadership, and the implications for its rol...

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The global implications of slashed aid budgets have dropped from the headlines - but not in @theworldtoday.org or at @chathamhouse.org. Read and listen to @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, Justine Greening and David Miliband (@uk.rescue.org) on how each believes aid must be reinvented 👇

Fans of middle-age men struggling to remember more than 50w, this is for you. For everyone else, the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org is out now - check out the 20+ stories at the link below

The World Today@theworldtoday.org · 11mo ago

Our autumn issue is out now! 🍂 Here is our Editor, @lycidas.bsky.social, breaking down some of the many stories we bring to you in this issue. Read them here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

Neil's article for the new autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org urges governments to adapt fast to the global fracturing between the two superpowers - or else. Bracing stuff.

Neil Shearing@neilshearing.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Wrote a piece for @theworldtoday.org and @chathamhouse.org on US-China fracturing and what we get wrong about the future of globalisation...

So much to read in the new autumn 🍂 issue of @theworldtoday.org - full issue below, all free to read

The World Today@theworldtoday.org · 11mo ago

📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW! Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎 Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

Following this week's meeting between India's S. Jaishankar & China's Xi Jinping on the side-lines of the #SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting, what lies ahead for the China-India relationship? Our analysts @chietigj.bsky.social & Yu Jie explain all in their recent report 👇

How China–India relations will shape Asia and the global order

Relations between China and India hold great long-term significance for the future of both Asia and the emerging global order. This paper details their relationship and why their competition for influ...

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🚨PUBLICATION ALERT🚨 What the UK must get right in its China strategy: Resilience, flexibility and autonomy as core principles for engagement Read the new paper by @wmatthewschina.bsky.social here👇 www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/what...

'There is no going back to the system that existed before Trump's tariff campaign.' @ButlerCreon argues that a new global trade order may emerge - but the EU and others must provide leadership 👇

What will global trade look like after the chaos of Trump’s tariffs?

The system that prevailed before the recent shocks is gone forever. A new vision for world trade is possible, but it will require fresh thinking and collective leadership from the European Union and o...

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As Doug says, a tricky commission - the coverline was 'The Middle East's Great Realignment' for the spring issue of @theworldtoday.org, but he more than rose to challenge. Bravo, Doug. (www.theworldtoday.org to read the excellent piece it illustrates, by @linakhatibuk.bsky.social)

Spring 2025: The Middle East’s Great Realignment

How Saudi Arabia and the US can end Iran’s threat for a generation

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Doug John Miller@dougjohnmiller.bsky.social · last yr.

The Great Alignment A challenging piece for the cover of The World Today. Enjoyed coming up with interesting ways of showing shifting politics and and pressures in the middle east for this one...

This is a critical year for Iran’s nuclear programme. Without an off-ramp, Iran could weaponize its nuclear programme — or have its nuclear facilities attacked.

The US and Iran are on the road to escalation. Europe can and should create an off-ramp

The E3 and Tehran have no better option than re-engaging. Failing to do so risks movement towards a weaponized nuclear programme, military escalation, or both.

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Integrity role models are first adopters of anti-corrupt behaviours – they take on the initial cost of doing the right thing & lower the risk for others — Leena Koni Hoffmann via @theworldtoday.bsky.social 🚨Upcoming event: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r... www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

How to help Nigerians who want to act against corruption

Leena Koni Hoffmann tells Sara Seth why ‘integrity role models’ are key to ending a cycle that hurts the poorest most.

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How can the UK maximize the impact of its climate policy know-how to reduce global emissions? By cooperating with China, the world's biggest emitter, says @chrisaylett.bsky.social in the new issue of @theworldtoday.bsky.social 👇

Chris Aylett@chrisaylett.bsky.social · last yr.

The UK government seems to want to work more closely with China on climate change. This is A Good Thing - but it will require political courage and action to 'institutionalize' the cooperative relationship. My piece in @theworldtoday.bsky.social www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

The spring issue of @theworldtoday.bsky.social is out & free to read: - How Trump upended the world in 50 days - Can Syria unify its army to stem the growing violence? - Former N'lands defence minister @kajsaollongren.bsky.social urges Euro economies to move to a war footing ... and much more 👇

The World Today@theworldtoday.org · last yr.

🚨Our NEW issue is here! We bring to you stories on: ⏱️ Trump's first 50 days💥 🤝 How Saudi Arabia & the US may reset the Middle East 🌍 What the Nordics can teach Britain 🕊️ Ukrainian refugees' big dilemma ...and lots more! Read HERE: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

Here's foreword to Victoria's book by Margaret Atwood www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...

‘I have just bought my first gun’: the war diary of late Ukrainian novelist Victoria Amelina, introduced by Margaret Atwood

The author had turned to documenting the conflict in her homeland before she was killed by a Russian missile. Margaret Atwood introduces an exclusive extract from the book she was working on when she ...

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Olga Tokariuk@olgatokariuk.bsky.social · last yr.

Viktoria Amelina was a Ukrainian writer who documented Russian war crimes - until she became a victim of one of them. A Russian missile killed her in 2023. Her unfinished book hits the stores today, just as the world is about to turn a blind eye to Russian war crimes and force a bad deal on Ukraine

Podcast🎙️| Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine? Mark Landler (@nytimes.com), Francis Dearnley and Orysia Lutsevych join the podcast this week to discuss whether a ceasefire in Ukraine is possible. Apple: apple.co/4gomeps Spotify: spoti.fi/4gCtfn3

Independent Thinking: Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine?

Mark Landler, Francis Dearnley and Orysia Lutsevych join the podcast to discuss whether a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is possible.

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‘Jimmy Carter will be remembered for many things, but his post-presidency work to advance peace, democracy, human rights, and freedom from poverty and hunger is an extraordinary example for all leaders’ www.chathamhouse.org/2024/12/jimm...

Jimmy Carter remembered

Experts from across Chatham House look at the key challenges and achievements of the 39th president of the United States.

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