The US has long expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. Most recently, President Trump indicated a desire to ‘get’ the island by whatever means necessary. While the motivations remain somewhat unclear, there is – despite political rhetoric – no doubt as to Danish sovereignty over the island. Refusals to rule out…

Recent events in the Baltic Sea and other places have highlighted the importance of undersea cables and pipelines for the global economy, and indeed our daily life. Fibre optic cables are the arteries of the modern world, transmitting over 99% of intercontinental data. While electricity and gas pipelines have less global significance, they remain crucial to regional and local economies. This blog argues…

Since 8 October 2023, the day after Hamas’s attack on Israel, arms exports have been the subject of much debate. After spiking in 2023 (see report concerning Germany), exports have since declined. Governments in Canada, Belgium, Italy, and Spain have voluntarily suspended trade. Others, such as the Dutch Government, have done so…