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Anna Wieslander

@annwieanna.bsky.social
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PhD. Director Northern Europe, 🇺🇸 Atlantic Council; Chair Woman Institute for Development and Security Policy; Member, 🇸🇪 Royal Academy of War Sciences.

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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
❗️The U.S. rushed to withdraw all B-1 bombers from an air base in England after commanders received new threats about an Iran-backed plot against the installation, officials said. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...
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U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats
The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy and honored to have become elected a member of the Royal 🇸🇪Swedish Society of Naval Sciences ⚓️ founded in 1771. www.koms.se/nya-ledamote...
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Nya ledamöter i Kungl. Örlogsmannasällskapet - Kungl. Örlogsmannasällskapet
Kungl. Örlogsmannasällskapet - Sveriges maritima akademi - har valt in åtta nya ordinarie ledamöter och en korresponderande ledamot. Kungl.
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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 12/09/2026
The US House will vote next week on a bipartisan sanctions bill authorizing 100% tariffs on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas. Business groups have urged lawmakers to strip the tariff measures. www.kyivpost.com/post/84331
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Initiativtagaren Gunnar Hökmark borde få medalj av kungen för Måndagsmötena till stöd för Ukraina🇺🇦: varje vecka sedan 28 februari 2022 samlar han och Fredrik Malm folk mitt i Stockholm. Vilket engagemang! #Slavaukraini
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 05/08/2026
⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missile attack kills 15, injures 51 in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue. A massive Russian attack killed 15 people and injured 51 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported Aug. 5.
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Russian ballistic missile attack kills 15, injures 51 in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue
A massive Russian ballistic missile and drone attack killed 15 people and injured 51 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported overnight ...
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Ahead of the Ankara Summit I draw up 4 scenarios on the #future of #NATO: ➡️ #1: More Europe in NATO—the moderate version ➡️ #2: More Europe in NATO—the brutal version ➡️ #3: NATO narrows to Europe and Canada ➡️ #4: NATO becomes part of the #EU www.isdp.eu/publication/...
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Four Futures for NATO - Institute for Security and Development Policy
Anna Wieslander presents four futures for NATO, which reflect how poised for transformation the transatlantic relationship is.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
In the wake of the Summit in Ankara, I draw up to 4 scenarios regarding the #future of #NATO: ➡️ Future #1: More Europe in NATO—the moderate version ➡️ Future #2: More Europe in NATO—the brutal version ➡️ Future #3: NATO narrows to Europe and Canada ➡️ Future #4: NATO becomes part of the EU
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Four Futures for NATO - Institute for Security and Development Policy
Anna Wieslander presents four futures for NATO, which reflect how poised for transformation the transatlantic relationship is.
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ISDP Sweden @isdp-sweden.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
New Commentary: Four Futures for NATO @annwieanna.bsky.social, Chair of the ISDP Board, explores potential futures of #NATO: www.isdp.eu/publication/... @niklasswanstrom.bsky.social @mauddescamps.bsky.social
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Jag blev intervjuad av Alf Bjarne Johnsen på 🇳🇴VG om risken att #Nato delas upp i ett A-och B-lag. @isdp-sweden.bsky.social @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social www.vg.no/nyheter/i/9p...
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Advarer mot at Nato deles i A- og B-lag
Norge og noen få andre Nato-land får kred fra USA for å satse stort på forsvar. Andre land nøler, eller har ikke råd. Det kan ramme Natos interne solidaritet, advarer en forsker.
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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Over four years of war, one word vanished from the Western agenda: victory. NATO's former deputy commander in Europe is the only senior figure still demanding it—and a plan to reach it. euromaidanpress.com/2026/06/27/n...
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Intervjuad i @dagensnyheter.bsky.social om Sverige som förebildsallierad i Nato. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social @piagripenberg.bsky.social www.dn.se/sverige/sver...
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Sverige bjöds in till möte med USA:s Natofavoriter
Generalmajor Johan Pekkari deltog när USA samlade utvalda Natofavoriter i Bergen i Norge.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Please join us in Cambridge: Four futures of NATO: In conversation with Dr Anna Wieslander What is the future of NATO? Dr @AnnwieAnna discusses the uncertainties when strategic complacency is no longer a viable option. 🗓️16 June, 5.30-7.00 PM 🌍Chadwick Room, Selwyn 🔗bit.ly/4dVGhfU
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Armida van Rij @armida.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Russia is intensifying its attacks on Europe & the US is withdrawing from its commitments to European security. Europe is stuck between a rock & a hard place. What can European govs do in the next 1-2 years to improve deterrence & readiness efforts? Read suggestions in my new report buff.ly/rwfLU1S
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Rearming Europe for deterrence: Short-term priorities and policy options
There are key steps European governments can take in the next 1-2 years to accelerate rearmament, readiness and deterrence efforts.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Please join us in Cambridge: Four futures of NATO: In conversation with Dr Anna Wieslander What is the future of NATO? Dr @AnnwieAnna discusses the uncertainties when strategic complacency is no longer a viable option. 🗓️16 June, 5.30-7.00 PM 🌍Chadwick Room, Selwyn 🔗bit.ly/4dVGhfU
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🚨🚨New research by @smfthinktank.bsky.social think tank reveals that social media groups fuel misinformation in UK. Misinformation was nearly three times more common in areas with little or no recognised local journalism. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
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‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report finds
Investigation reveals more than 4.4 million people live in ‘news deserts’ that lack dedicated local reporting
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
🇺🇦 Important signal from US Congress: The House just passed the Ukraine Support Act by a vote of 226-195 to provide military aid to Ukraine and impose tough sanctions on Russia.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
My comments for @politico.com on the importance of 🇸🇪Gotland in the Baltic sea for #NATO defense and deterrence #aurora2026 www.politico.eu/article/nato... @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social
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NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin
Gotland is preparing for a Russian attack while traditional security ties with the U.S. fray.
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🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @militarynewsua.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian drone operators took part in the military exercises Aurora 26 in 🇸🇪Sweden, where they shared their frontline combat experience and drone warfare tactics with NATO service members.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
FEDOROV: We had meeting with SAAB today. We believe Gripen jets can change situation in Ukraine’s skies. This is one of the best aircraft in the world, and we're working to acquire them. In few months, there will be good news for Sweden and Ukraine, and bad news for Russians.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
My latest on 🇩🇪Germany: If realized, #Zeitenwende could anchor #Germany’s role as a credible leader in the #Baltic Sea region. But success ultimately hinges on whether Berlin can deliver on implementation. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/z...
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'Zeitenwende' is anchoring Germany’s role as a Baltic Sea Power
The Merz government has been keen to emphasize that Germany is a trustworthy and long-term security provider in the region.
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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Regret to inform everyone that Peter Magyar beat the world’s smartest illiberal populist in large measure by working incredibly hard for 2 straight years, meaning the rest of us are just going to have to get off our asses and do shit rather than just complaining.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
The election results illustrate tfe power of democracy and the failure of foreign interference. A good day for Hungary and Europe - more to come!
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The US will use European funding earmarked for Ukraine to restock its own inventories instead in light of the Iran war. NATO will have a difficult time getting allies to support the PURL initiative ahead. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East
A shift would highlight the growing trade-offs required for the U.S. to sustain its war with Iran as the conflict depletes the military’s critical munitions.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Thanks to #NATO ASG Boris Ruge for joining us today in the 🇸🇪 Parliament together with NATO PA Delegation led by Karin Enström and members of parliament for a fruitful discussion on current affairs affecting the alliance. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Spain's renewables build-out has structurally decoupled its electricity prices from gas markets. Gas now sets the price in only 15% of hours, compared to 90% in Italy. Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.
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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 09/03/2026
Just 600 Patriot missiles — that’s all Ukraine has received during four years of Russia’s full-scale invasion. By comparison, more than 800 Patriot interceptors were fired in just days in the Middle East during the recent US-Israeli war with Iran. www.kyivpost.com/post/71513
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Pressumably paving the way to join the French initiative on European nuclear deterrence alongside Sweden, Denmark, Poland and others.
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GAU @deaidua.org · 16/02/2026
According to Rheinmetall CEO Papperger in an interview with Table Today, there is currently a lack of funding for #Ukraine and much more could be provided in terms of military aid if only someone would pay for it. Papperger listed ammunition, air defence systems & tanks among the potential supplies.
Image: Air Command West
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
"We need a plan". In Munich, hopes for a bold and unified initiative did not materialize, underscoring Europe's struggles to move from rhetoric to coordinated action. 👇Read my take from #MSC2026 @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/w...
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What I heard in Munich: ‘We Europeans need a plan’
Hopes of a bold, unified initiative led by Germany, France, and the UK did not materialize at the recent Munich Security Conference.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
There is no room for European allies, including UK, to lag behind on defence spending, Europe urgently needs real capabilites for credible deterrence. I talked to @cathynewman.bsky.social @listentotimesradio.bsky.social on #MSC2026 insights. Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=EPrY...
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
På plats i München svarade jag på tittarnas frågor om #MSC2026, många funderingar kring USA, Europa och relationen framåt. ✅Titta gärna👇 @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social www.svtplay.se/video/KBMYQ1...
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Europa under press - publikens frågor
Efter USA:s agerande mot Danmark om Grönland har trycket ökat på Europa och de nordiska länderna. Säkerhetskonferensen i München samlar stats- och regeringschefer i en tid när experter pekar på stora ...
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
European allies should take the lead in #NATO and shift it toward a Europe-led alliance, I argue w Rachel Ellehuus @rusi.bsky.social As the discussions at #MSC2026 showed, it is time for Europeans to move beyond talk, roll up their sleeves and get to work. 👇 www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
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The US wants a Europe-led NATO. Europeans should start planning it | Euractiv
The tendency to “muddle through” the Trump years until a new administration restores American engagement in the alliance, does not encourage bold initiatives. Wishful thinking and waiting it out are not a strategy
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I really enjoyed kicking off #MSC2026 with a public Townhall on European Defense, live streamed with excellent questions from citizens and civil society. Engaging the public is vital for readiness, resilience and defense investments. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social
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Garvan Walshe @garvanwalshe.org · 14/02/2026
This is v good
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.eurosky.social · 14/02/2026
Worth reading
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RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
'wishful thinking and waiting it out are not a strategy' warn RUSI Director-General Rachel Ellehuus and @annwieanna.bsky.social Director, Northern Europe at @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social in their @euractiv.com op-ed as leaders gather at @munsecconf.bsky.social.
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The US wants a Europe-led NATO. Europeans should start planning it | Euractiv
The tendency to “muddle through” the Trump years until a new administration restores American engagement in the alliance, does not encourage bold initiatives. Wishful thinking and waiting it out are n...
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PubAffairs EU Debates, News & Opinions 🇪🇺 @pubaffairsbruxelles.eu · 13/02/2026
[Opinion] #EUDefence: The #US wants a #Europe-led NATO. Europeans should start planning it, by @annwieanna.bsky.social & Rachel Ellehuus| Euractiv www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The US wants a Europe-led NATO: the Europeans should start planning it. My latest with Rachel Ellehuus ahead of #MSC2026 @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social @rusi.bsky.social www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
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The US wants a Europe-led NATO. Europeans should start planning it | Euractiv
The tendency to “muddle through” the Trump years until a new administration restores American engagement in the alliance, does not encourage bold initiatives. Wishful thinking and waiting it out are not a strategy
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Jag blev intervjuad i SvD om #Europa är tillräckligt enat för att klara sig utan #USA. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social esvd.svd.se/shared/artic...
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Europas sammanhållning sätts på prov även inifrån
Europas länder knyts allt hårdare samman när USA vill dra sig tillbaka militärt. Men vad betyder det om en nationalist som Le Pen blir president i Frankrike – eller Nigel Farage tar över makten i Stor...
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Eight Northern European states are acting together early and turning solidarity into capabilities and delivery. My latest with @louiseblomqvist.bsky.social @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Where to look for new models of pol and mil cooperation? Look North! In our latest, @LouiseBlomqvis3 and I argue that pairing words with action has elevated Nordic-Baltic states to lead in #Europe. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @louiseblomqvist.bsky.social www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/h...
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How the Nordic-Baltic states became Europe’s reliable security engine
Eight Northern European states are acting together early and turning solidarity into capabilities and delivery.
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Steven T. Dennis @steventdennis.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Remarkable stat.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
In addition to the 1,500 troops Arctic Angels from Alaska already preparing to deploy to Minnesota.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Dök upp i @svt #Agenda igår för att diskutera USA:s strafftullar och vad det betyder för Europa, #NATO och #Ukraina. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social @isdp-sweden.bsky.social www.svtplay.se/video/jmL9pw...
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Agenda – Hotet från USA
Statsminister Ulf Kristersson intervjuas om Donald Trumps strafftullar mot Sverige och andra europeiska länder som stödjer Danmark i Grönlandskrisen. Hur ska Sverige och EU svara på hotet?Vad betyder ...
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Ben Atkinson, PhD @benatkinsonphd.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
This is the right direction to proceed. Build on it. ______________________________ “The officials told The Globe and Mail that the Canadian Armed Forces are awaiting final political approval from Prime Minister Mark Carney before sending the soldiers.” www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Canada plans to send soldiers to Greenland as show of NATO solidarity with Denmark, officials say
Move could anger U.S. President Trump, who has threatened new tariffs on European countries that sent personnel there
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Jana Zikmundova @jzk55.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
The full list of 🇷🇺 energy #warcrimes against 🇺🇦 civilians, who suffer freezing hell at this moment ⬇️ #UkraineResists
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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
“Everyone can understand if the US needs to be more present [in Greenland] … for instance when it comes to surveillance and missile defense, but we hope that this will not be something that escalates within the alliance,” @annwieanna.bsky.social shared on Deep Dish last year. brnw.ch/21wZ7M7
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The Arctic Is Heating Up. So Is the Competition to Control It
The ice is melting, and the stakes are rising as the world’s global powers are racing to assert their claim. Is a new Cold War unfolding in the Arctic?
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Not sure Denmark and Greenland believed they could win them over immediately. Most importantly diplomacy will continue in a high-level group.
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Anna Wieslander @annwieanna.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This is encouraging from Congress to protect Greenland🇬🇱 and the Kingdom of Denmark🇩🇰 and preserve NATO. 🇺🇸New, bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate: www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/releas...
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Murkowski and Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Cement NATO Unity | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
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