Trump has announced what he calls a ‘historic’ deal over Greenland, but how much of it is actually new? Many of its key elements simply build on arrangements the US has already had for decades. With the US midterms just over six weeks away, Republicans are struggling in the polls.

Great to talk to @lbc.co.uk's Vanessa Feltz just now about the new deal between Greenland, Denmark and the US📻 Is the deal really new? Who came out on top? And what are they saying in Denmark and Greenland?

‼️ A deal has been reached between Greenland, Denmark and the US ‼️ Very few details so far on the specifics, but it sounds oddly similar to the 1941 defence treaty between Denmark and the US… Some quick reflections below🧵

Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights

Donald Trump struck a sweeping deal with Denmark and Greenland granting the U.S. permanent military basing rights on the strategically vital Arctic island.

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While we're still nursing our Brexit wounds arguing about fish, Canada just sprinted past us and was offered the first-ever "associate membership" of the EU. Where does that leave the UK? (1/8)🧵

State of the Union 2026: A new security forum, a shift to climate adaption — and an offer to Ottawa

European Commission president makes unprecedented offer to Ottawa, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance.

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1/ Commentators seeking to define what a Burnham premiership might look like focus on "Manchesterism: without analysing the constraints that Burnham will face as Prime Minister that he didn’t as Mayor. open.substack.com/pub/harryqui...

The realist case for progressive political leadership

How Andy Burnham can overcome political and policy constraints to deliver real change

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It's the 10th year anniversary of Brexit..💔 Check out @ippr.org's new research on what Brexit has cost us👇

Investing in development partnerships is also an investment in supply chain resilience and ultimately cost of living. Even without the war in Iran, our agriculture supply chains are incredibly exposed - we need international cooperation to address that 🧵(1/6) www.ippr.org/articles/the... @ippr.org

Today is the last day of the UK's Global Partnership Conference, co-hosted with South Africa. It is all about showing continued British commitment to international cooperation at a time of growing US isolationism and strain on the rules-based order. Our new blog asks - why bother? @ippr.org

The government is about to host a ‘Global Partnership Conference’ – should it even bother? | IPPR

Co-hosted with South Africa, the summit will bring together ministers, government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives from aroun

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📈 Child poverty risk has risen among families where all adults work full time, tripling for couple families since 2000. Work should be a route out of poverty. That means better childcare support, flexible jobs and progression for parents. Read more 🔗 www.ippr.org/articles/work-isnt-working

🥔 84% of the value in UK farm purchases comes from abroad. From food to fertiliser, machinery, processing and transport. In an unstable world, UK food prices are shaped far beyond our borders. 📰 New research: www.ippr.org/articles/the-government-is-about-to-host-a-global-partnership-conference

💥 Wars, energy shocks, shifting alliances - the UK is exposed to a more volatile world. So what should we do now? Laura Chappell explains why the UK needs a new strategy to build resilience at home and stronger partnerships abroad. 🔗 Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/diversifying-diplomacy

🚨NEW REPORT OUT TODAY🚨 Two assumptions have underpinned UK's foreign policy for a generation: 1. US security guarantees would always protect us 2. Deep global market integration would ensure prosperity and influence. But the world is changing - so what should the UK do?🧵(1/8) @ippr.org

Diversifying diplomacy: UK strategy in a fragmenting world | IPPR

Two assumptions have underpinned UK external policy for a generation. The first is that the US would remain the indispensable guarantor of an international

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Capping prices in a supply shock? Wouldn't this just pretend that we have as much oil and gas available as before Iran? Price caps can work in supply shocks when they're designed well 🧵1/9

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🪫 | NEW REPORT: The Iran war could could cost the Treasury up to £8bn a year through higher debt interest payments & lost tax revenue. In this report we make the case for capping energy prices to limit inflation. Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/pri...

Labour seems keen to talk about the ‘Danish model’ and has taken inspiration from the ‘Social Democratic playbook’ for some of their recent policies. So, I thought it would be worth looking across the pond to some of the lessons that Labour could take from the Danish election last week👇 #dkpol

‘What Labour can learn from Denmark’s ‘pigs and water’ election?’ - LabourList

At a time where politics is fragmenting, trying to win back voters by ‘out-toughening’ the right, might lose others in the process.

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I don't think I have ever seen Berlingske translate their articles from Danish to English before (or remove the paywall..) Tells you something about the moment we are in and the deep mistrust and anger the Danes are now feeling towards the US Enjoy reading...

Trump’s Man in Munich Completely Lashed Out at Mette Frederiksen: »Little Lady«

Trump’s close ally Lindsey Graham completely lost his temper in Munich. During a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, he yawned loudly and called her »little lady«, Berlingske has lea...

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What's the government hoping to get out of Starmer's visit to China? My colleague Laura Chappell argues that it is not about securing a big announcement, but instead it is about: 1️⃣Scoping out economic opportunities 2️⃣Thawing diplomatic ties 3️⃣Getting Starmer to fully focus on China @ippr.org

Thursday briefing: Will Keir Starmer’s cautious China gamble pay off?

In today’s newsletter: With China now central to the world’s green tech​ and economic future, the UK faces a ​s​eries of strategic ​discussions it can no longer postpone

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The UK and its European allies have taken the right position and shouldn’t back down. Trump’s actions show a disregard for other countries’ territorial integrity, crossing a dangerous line. Hopefully Starmer’s speech this morning will make that clear. This is a moment to be sober but firm.

As #Trump ratchets up the tension over #Greeland here's some great insight from @sofiepultz.bsky.social about why the locals don't want control from Denmark - and won't want it from the US either. @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/21tc...

Greenland, Denmark....And Trump

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This is why it was wild for Kemi Badenoch to describe Greenland as a “second-order issue” last weekend. www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

Trump tariffs: US president announces plan to hit UK, Denmark and other European countries with tariffs over Greenland

The US president says the countries will be charged a

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🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims. 🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design

📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself. A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.

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Supply chains – the networks of people and businesses we rely on to make and move the goods we need – are strained by the recent rise of trade wars and arm

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Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Fox News: “You trade with people. You do not trade people” 🎤 ⬇️ 🇩🇰 🇬🇱

🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...

In 1951 #Denmark set up a defence agreement allowing the #US unlimited military bases in #Greenland - so what's REALLY going on? @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org marks your card - with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...

Greenland, Denmark....And Trump

Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 09/01/2026 · 26m

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Greenland, Denmark and Trump - why it's more complicated than you might think. My latest for @bylinetimes.bsky.social Based on my interview with @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @bylinepodcast.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...

Greenland, Denmark and Trump – It’s More Complicated Than You Might Think

Saying 'no' to Washington, doesn't mean saying 'yes' to Copenhagen, Danish international policy researcher Sofie Pulz tells Adrian Goldberg in the latest Byline Podcast

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Had a great time talking to @goldbergradio.bsky.social on @bylinepodcast.bsky.social! We deep dived into the complicated relationship between Greenland and Denmark, the role of Europe and the UK in responding to Trump and dog sled patrols🇬🇱❄️🐶

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NEW EPISODE: Greenland, Denmark...And Trump @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org joins @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...

Amidst all the focus on Greenland, it is important to not lose sight of the UK's long term foreign policy interests. I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇 @labourlist.bsky.social

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China, Russia, the Gulf states & the EU are competing for influence in Africa, but what about the UK? Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short. 🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️ labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...

“Is Greenland next?” Watching the US attack on Venezuela from Denmark, Sofie saw a familiar pattern: defence as the excuse, resources as the prize. This isn’t about security — it’s about control of Arctic territory. 📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇

On Sunday, Trump said that "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence". But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence. Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇 (Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer) #Greenland #US #dkpol

Another Christmas, another threat of annexing #Greenland.. This time around we cannot simply hold our breath and wait for the US to focus elsewhere. Greenland decides the future of their own country, and the Danish Foreign Office has a duty to do what they must to protect and honour that right🇬🇱🇩🇰