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![A sailor stands on the deck of the Russian ship Admiral Vladimirsky during an expedition to Antarctica.]()
A sailor stands on the deck of the Russian ship Admiral Vladimirsky during an expedition to Antarctica.
Russian ‘Ghost Ships’ Are Turning the Seabed Into a Future Battlefield
Baltic and North Sea nations are getting nervous about Russia’s unabashed surveys of infrastructure-laden seafloors.
![Gas emanates from a leak on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.]()
Gas emanates from a leak on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Russia May Use Nord Stream Aftermath to Cause More Trouble
An investigation of the leaks may cause a standoff with Russia.
![A glacier sits above a stream running past cabins in Norway.]()
A glacier sits above a stream running past cabins in Norway.
Nordic Countries Aren’t Actually Socialist
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden shouldn’t be held up as socialist utopias.
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copenhagen protest
How the Danish Left Adopted a Far-Right Immigration Policy
In an effort to outflank the populist right, the ruling Social Democrats have adopted one of the harshest refugee policies in the world.
![Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stands on a boat looking toward wind turbines in the Middelgrunden offshore wind farm in Oeresund, between Denmark and Sweden, on April 22.]()
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stands on a boat looking toward wind turbines in the Middelgrunden offshore wind farm in Oeresund, between Denmark and Sweden, on April 22.
Denmark’s Plan for a Green Future
For a maritime nation, curtailing transport emissions is the first step.
![Employees from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Danish Emergency Management Agency work to cull minks after a new strain of the coronavirus was discovered in mink farms in Gjol, Denmark, on Oct. 8.]()
Employees from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Danish Emergency Management Agency work to cull minks after a new strain of the coronavirus was discovered in mink farms in Gjol, Denmark, on Oct. 8.
Will Virus Mutations Threaten COVID-19 Vaccines?
We don't yet know whether new variants of the coronavirus may impede vaccines’ efficacy. But they shouldn’t change anything about our approach to public health.
![A picture taken on June 6, 2018, shows a fish farm in the Sorvagsfjorour fjord on Vagar island, one of the Faroe Islands.]()
A picture taken on June 6, 2018, shows a fish farm in the Sorvagsfjorour fjord on Vagar island, one of the Faroe Islands.
Forget Greenland, There’s a New Strategic Gateway to the Arctic
The Faroe Islands have a history of trading with everyone who will buy their fish. With growing tensions in the Arctic region, the islands are now receiving more attention from superpowers.
![German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer speaks to the media to present the Bundeswehr's new volunteer service program on July 23, in Berlin.]()
German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer speaks to the media to present the Bundeswehr's new volunteer service program on July 23, in Berlin.
Ask What You Can Do for Your Country
Western countries need national service programs, and Germany is leading the way.
![The town of Ilulissat, Greenland]()
The town of Ilulissat, Greenland
Trump’s Budget Puts Down Stakes in Greenland
Trump’s plan to buy the vast Arctic island fell short. But his administration is allocating half a million dollars moving ahead to build a U.S. consulate there.
![Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen talks to the press after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his state visit in Copenhagen on Aug. 21.]()
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen talks to the press after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his state visit in Copenhagen on Aug. 21.
Greenland, Red Lights
Trump’s Denmark debacle and what will follow.
![NASA avionics technician Lauren Prinski looks out the window of a research aircraft before takeoff from Thule Air Base in Greenland on March 30, 2017.]()
NASA avionics technician Lauren Prinski looks out the window of a research aircraft before takeoff from Thule Air Base in Greenland on March 30, 2017.
Here’s How Trump Should Have Approached Greenland
The United States can build on its strategic toehold without buying the entire country.
![Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen talks to the press after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his state visit after her government said its territory of Greenland was not for sale in Copenhagen on Aug. 21.]()
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen talks to the press after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his state visit after her government said its territory of Greenland was not for sale in Copenhagen on Aug. 21.
Trump’s Spat With Denmark Could Cost Him Against Iran
The Danes may have been considering joining the United States’ maritime security force—until the U.S. president exploded over Greenland.
![U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing from the White House in Washington on Aug. 21.]()
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing from the White House in Washington on Aug. 21.
Why Trump Fails at Making Deals
His fumbles with China, Iran, North Korea, India, and now Denmark are evidence of what the people who know him best have long said: The U.S. president is actually a poor negotiator.
![A 1747 map of Greenland.]()
A 1747 map of Greenland.
American Imperialists Have Always Dreamed of Greenland
Trump’s reported hopes of buying the Danish island exemplify his 19th-century values.
![Tommy Morck stands next to a local SDF commander, Murat Amed, in Ayn Issa, Syria, on March 17, 2017.]()
Tommy Morck stands next to a local SDF commander, Murat Amed, in Ayn Issa, Syria, on March 17, 2017.
Harsh Homecoming
They fought the Islamic State. Now they’re fighting to stay out of jail.
![Youth members prepare for the visit of the head of the Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen (displayed on banners), at a meeting celebrating the International Workers' Day in Aalborg, Denmark on May 1.]()
Youth members prepare for the visit of the head of the Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen (displayed on banners), at a meeting celebrating the International Workers' Day in Aalborg, Denmark on May 1.
Did the Left Really Win in Denmark?
The Social Democrats are poised to lead the next government, but after adopting the far-right’s anti-immigration agenda the party isn’t what it used to be.
![An equation written at a secondary school on Dec. 1, 2014 in London. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)]()
An equation written at a secondary school on Dec. 1, 2014 in London. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
The Welfare State Is Committing Suicide by Artificial Intelligence
Denmark is using algorithms to deliver benefits to citizens—and undermining its own democracy in the process.
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Russian ‘Ghost Ships’ Are Turning the Seabed Into a Future Battlefield
Baltic and North Sea nations are getting nervous about Russia’s unabashed surveys of infrastructure-laden seafloors.
Russia May Use Nord Stream Aftermath to Cause More Trouble
An investigation of the leaks may cause a standoff with Russia.
Nordic Countries Aren’t Actually Socialist
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden shouldn’t be held up as socialist utopias.
How the Danish Left Adopted a Far-Right Immigration Policy
In an effort to outflank the populist right, the ruling Social Democrats have adopted one of the harshest refugee policies in the world.
Denmark’s Plan for a Green Future
For a maritime nation, curtailing transport emissions is the first step.
Will Virus Mutations Threaten COVID-19 Vaccines?
We don't yet know whether new variants of the coronavirus may impede vaccines’ efficacy. But they shouldn’t change anything about our approach to public health.
Forget Greenland, There’s a New Strategic Gateway to the Arctic
The Faroe Islands have a history of trading with everyone who will buy their fish. With growing tensions in the Arctic region, the islands are now receiving more attention from superpowers.
Ask What You Can Do for Your Country
Western countries need national service programs, and Germany is leading the way.
Trump’s Budget Puts Down Stakes in Greenland
Trump’s plan to buy the vast Arctic island fell short. But his administration is allocating half a million dollars moving ahead to build a U.S. consulate there.
Greenland, Red Lights
Trump’s Denmark debacle and what will follow.
Here’s How Trump Should Have Approached Greenland
The United States can build on its strategic toehold without buying the entire country.
Trump’s Spat With Denmark Could Cost Him Against Iran
The Danes may have been considering joining the United States’ maritime security force—until the U.S. president exploded over Greenland.
Why Trump Fails at Making Deals
His fumbles with China, Iran, North Korea, India, and now Denmark are evidence of what the people who know him best have long said: The U.S. president is actually a poor negotiator.
American Imperialists Have Always Dreamed of Greenland
Trump’s reported hopes of buying the Danish island exemplify his 19th-century values.
Harsh Homecoming
They fought the Islamic State. Now they’re fighting to stay out of jail.
Did the Left Really Win in Denmark?
The Social Democrats are poised to lead the next government, but after adopting the far-right’s anti-immigration agenda the party isn’t what it used to be.
The Welfare State Is Committing Suicide by Artificial Intelligence
Denmark is using algorithms to deliver benefits to citizens—and undermining its own democracy in the process.
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