7 d. ago Donald Trump's commanders could disobey him over Greenland invasion under secret law

As tensions continue to rise over Donald Trump's plans for Greenland, the island's political leaders have issued a joint statement making it clear they don't want to be part of the USA

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9 d. ago 'I was a CIA spy and know Donald Trump's real reasons behind Greenland invasion'

Andrew Bustamante, an ex-CIA covert intelligence officer, said the Greenland "debacle" was a "strange and confusing situation", as he disclosed the US' "critical" mission in the Arctic

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2 w. ago What would happen if every state acted like Donald Trump’s America? | Kenneth Roth

In a might-makes-right world, US allies, not to mention the emerging powers of the global south, would begin to hedge their bets in dangerous waysWhat is wrong with resurrecting the prerogative of major powers to claim a sphere of influence in which they dictate and others must follow? That idea informs the “Donroe Doctrine” behind the US invasion of Venezuela to seize Nicolás Maduro. Donald Trump seems to believe that, as the world’s strongest military power, the United States should be allowed to invade other countries at will. Trump’s homeland security adviser, Stephen Miller, says “the real world” is “governed by strength”, by “power”, so we should get used to it.There is a beguiling simplicity to this abandonment of the norms long designed to govern the behavior of states big and small. China has touted it as the reality that its Asian neighbors must live with. Russia, a third-tier power by comparison but still a nuclear-armed regional heavyweight, has periodically treated the ...

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2 w. ago Inside Greenland's unlikely military defence HQ as Trump issues new threats

Danish soldiers stationed at the unassuming Joint Arctic Command building in Greenland's capital Nuuk would be the very first to know if US president Donald Trump launched an invasion

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2 w. ago Trump threatens to invade new country and warns 'make a deal before it’s too late'

Donald Trump has escalated threats against Cuba following the US invasion of Venezuela, warning the island nation to strike a deal as he threatens to hit the nation with further sanctions

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2 w. ago Donald Trump 'draws up Greenland invasion plot' after Venezuela kidnap success

US President Donald Trump is reportedly becoming more and more seriously about his threats to take Greenland from Denmark by force, according to insiders

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3 w. ago Marco Rubio says he will meet Danish officials to discuss Greenland next week

Remarks by US secretary of state come after Greenland and Denmark request urgent meeting over Trump threatsEurope live – latest updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, says he plans to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland, amid an escalating crisis within Nato over Donald Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic territory.An urgent meeting had been requested by the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, which has said that any invasion or seizure of the territory by its Nato ally would mark the end of the western military alliance and “post-second world war security”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago France and allies discuss possible response to US invasion of Greenland

French, German and Polish foreign ministers to meet amid escalating threats to seize part of Danish kingdomEurope live – latest updatesFrance has said it is working with allies on how to react if the US were to invade Greenland, amid mounting tension over Donald Trump’s escalating threats to take over the Arctic territory.The French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, said the subject would be discussed at a meeting with the German and Polish foreign ministers on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump’s Venezuela invasion sets a perilous precedent | Kenneth Roth

If Trump can invade Venezuela, why can’t Putin invade Ukraine? Or Xi Jinping seize Taiwan?No matter how you slice it, Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela is an act of naked aggression. It is blatantly illegal and sets a disturbing precedent of indifference to national sovereignty that tyrants worldwide will be eager to exploit.The ostensible reason for the US president’s military incursion was to arrest Nicolás Maduro on criminal charges for drug trafficking. But that does not justify invading Venezuela to seize him. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer issues Greenland warning to Donald Trump amid invasion fears

Keir Starmer said the UK stands with Denmark amid fears Donald Trump is planning to annex Greenland, a Danish territory which the US President claims is needed for national security

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3 w. ago Growing signs Donald Trump plans Greenland invasion as UK position dubbed 'extraordinary'

Mike Tapp refused to call on Donald Trump not to invade Greenland amid growing alarm after the unpredictable US President said his country 'needs' the Danish territory for national security

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3 w. ago Pope shares 'deep concern' for Venezuela after warning Donald Trump against invasion

The Pope previously urged Trump to use 'dialogue, or perhaps pressure' to combat what the US President called Maduro's 'narco-regime', rather than resorting to violence.

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3 w. ago Everything we know about Donald Trump's Venezuela invasion and Maduro arrest

As Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro awaits his fate behind the bars of Brooklyn prison, the Mirror takes a look at the reasons behind the raid that has shocked the global community

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