Israel Begins Assault in Southern Beirut, Raising Fears of Wider Incursion
As the war with Iran threatens to engulf more countries in the region, President Trump said he wanted to be involved in picking a new leader in Tehran.
Rutte, Mark
NATO Chief Says Europe Is ‘Dreaming’ if It Thinks It Can Defend Itself Without U.S.
Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, told members of the European Parliament that President Trump was “doing a lot of good stuff.”
What Europe Learned From the Greenland Crisis
Territorial integrity is a core tenet of Europe that is at risk from Russian and American imperialism. Brussels has fought back.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark Visits Greenland
The trip by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to the Danish territory came amid pressure from President Trump and appeared to have been meant as reassurance to Greenlanders.
Trump’s Turnabout on Greenland Shows the Limits of His Coercive Powers
President Trump’s faith in his ability to wring concessions by taking maximalist positions was on full display this week. So were the costs, as he splintered NATO and then undercut his credibility by climbing down from his threats.
An Emboldened Trump’s Whipsaw Approach to the World
He says there’s a method to the madness. But European allies wonder whether the United States is reliable anymore.
Denmark Bristles at Idea of Giving Up Any Sovereignty in Greenland
American and NATO officials have discussed giving the United States sovereignty over U.S. military bases in Greenland. The Danes don’t seem to like that.
Trump Reaches Framework Greenland Deal
President Trump said he reached a framework for a deal on the future of Greenland. Some Greenlanders were relieved but wary after Mr. Trump backed down from his threat to use force.
Trump’s Rift With Europe Is Clear. Europe Must Decide What to Do About It.
After President Trump aired his disdain for Europe, its leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday to take stock of what comes next.
Trump Escalates Tensions With European Allies With Greenland and Gaza Efforts
President Trump’s bellicose demands about Greenland and participation in his “board of peace” are deepening worries about the fate of the trans-Atlantic alliance.