Donald Trump is about to get up on the main stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Come hear his unique perspective on this new global order as it unfolds. Scheduled for January 2024, Trump’s address will focus on his perspective on the new global order, emphasizing critical issues surrounding business and trade, and the United States’ role in international affairs.
In his speech Trump would address the land exchanges directly. He calls this challenge “the 800 lb gorilla in the room.” Today he works on land acquisition agreements. He thinks that these bilateral agreements are central to embedding a future of more competitive, mercantilist economic relations between countries. This discussion comes at a time of unprecedented debate and soul searching about U.S. foreign policy and what it means for world order.
Olof Gill, a noted international relations expert Olof Gill, central figure in international relations He argues that NATO should do more to bolster its defensive capabilities throughout the Arctic area. He took the opportunity to remind us that Greenland is much more than an ephemeral territory on the UN world map. Yet it remains the site of a rich, diversely talented, and sovereign Indigenous presence. Against this backdrop, Greenland’s military strategic importance has skyrocketed, along with its vast critical raw materials reserves. Even more importantly, however, it serves as an important geopolitical outpost, especially as new global sea routes open up.
Yet as former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen recently warned, Europe’s reaction to Trump’s provocations about Greenland must be stronger than just a No. He added, “It is time to fight back against Trump.” This further illuminates the urgency European leaders currently feel to address the dangers.
As transatlantic flames continue to billow, the European Parliament is set to discuss EU-U.S. ties – possibly even on the debate floor – at next month’s plenary session in Strasbourg. This discussion aims to assess how Europe can better respond to the evolving geopolitical climate and reinforce its position in coordination with the U.S.
In a remarkable display of geopolitical reticence, despite repeated requests for public comment on this story, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has had nothing to say. He promised the stakeholders, “You can be confident that I’m working on this issue behind the scenes.” His silence speaks to the broader challenges of navigating the politics between member states along with fighting Trump on his most obvious direct threats.
The geopolitical climate is increasingly tense, especially when it comes to economic cooperation between great powers. Trump has highlighted how nations are utilizing tariffs and financial infrastructure as means of coercion, stressing the vulnerabilities within global supply chains.
Former Finnish prime minister Alexander Stubb recently commented on the new world of unpredictable international relations. He said that curve balls normally come at you from all different angles. We need to be intentional about addressing them and coming up with alternatives. His remarks underscore the plight of those still in power as they navigate tensions and the pursuit of calm, strategic collaboration between countries.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted that Greenland’s political autonomy must be respected in any decision on its future. Its future is the exclusive prerogative of the people of Greenland, she declared. She underscored that outside forces should not be allowed to determine the region’s fate. Von der Leyen urged EU leaders to keep Ukraine front of mind in these negotiations. In doing so she showed the world how deeply connected global issues are to each other.