Modernising its military and flexing its muscle in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has signed $142 billion worth of arms deals with the U.S. It’s also pledged to pour $600 billion into American investments over the next four years. The deals may open the door for defence firms from elsewhere — including Nordic companies —
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The support provided by US President Donald Trump’s administration to the same far-right forces that Moscow’s genocidal regime has overtly and covertly backed for years has caused growing alarm across Europe. In the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, right-wing populist parties — like elsewhere in Europe — have steadily increased their support in
Denmark has significantly enhanced its defence capabilities recently, particularly in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. This move comes in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed interest from U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring Greenland. In October 2024, the U.S. Department of State approved a potential sale of up to 203 advanced missiles to
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For decades, American foreign policy has been a cornerstone of global stability—a steady framework within which allies and adversaries alike have navigated their international relationships. Under President Donald Trump, however, this framework took on a markedly unpredictable character, or so it appeared. Trump’s first-term foreign policy was less unpredictable than incoherent—a critical distinction that reveals
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In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Green Party candidate Jill Stein emerged as a significant figure, particularly among Muslim voters in key battleground states like Michigan. Her outspoken stance on the Palestinian issue resonated with many voters dissatisfied with the major parties’ positions on the Middle East conflict. Both Russia and Iran had a role
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The potential refocusing of American defence strategy during a second Trump presidency is not the only uncertainty shaping Europe’s future defence posture. Germany’s political landscape stands at a crossroads, grappling with internal crises while preparing for upcoming elections. Meanwhile, across Europe, NATO countries are accelerating defence modernisation and boosting defence spending. Donald Trump’s stance on
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Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power has become an influential guide for those seeking to navigate the treacherous waters of politics, business, and personal dynamics. NDR explores how Donald Trump’s and Vladimir Putin’s strategies align with Greene’s power laws and considers how those same principles might be leveraged against them. Drawing from historical examples,
