Overview

Greenland has become the latest flashpoint in transatlantic relations, with President Donald Trump’s tariff threats challenging European unity, prompting a diplomatic backlash and drawing NATO directly into the dispute. 

In a joint statement on 18 January, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK expressed full support for Denmark and Greenland. The statement also rejected claims that NATO’s military exercise Arctic Endurance posed a threat, while cautioning that tariff coercion undermines trust among allies. 

  In this webinar, the panellists will examine: 

  • The impact on the transatlantic relationship. 

  • Implications for NATO. 

  • The future of European security and defence. 

  • And fallout from the Davos Forum. 

  Panellists

  • Rachel Ellehuus, Director-General, RUSI; Former United States Secretary of Defense Representative in Europe and Defence Advisor to the United States’ Mission to NATO. 

  • Oana Lungescu, RUSI Distinguished Fellow and former NATO Spokesperson (2010-2023). 

  • Ed Arnold, Senior Research Fellow for European Security, RUSI. 

The webinar will be hosted by Dr Neil Melvin, Director, International Security, RUSI. 

Joining Instructions 

This event is online-only and is open to all RUSI members. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].

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