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    Introduction Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…

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    Testimony by Rush Doshi May 22, 2025 China Strategy Initiative

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    What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for U.S. Interests?
    The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has attracted significant attention from President Trump, who sees the island’s considerable mineral wealth and location in the Arctic as necessary for U.S. national security.
    by Diana Roy and Jonathan Masters March 13, 2025
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    Danish Prime Minister Rallies Urgently Needed Support for Ukraine
    Mette Frederiksen of Denmark discusses strengthening U.S.-European ties, stopping Russian hybrid warfare, and shoring up democracy via safer digital technology.
    by Linda Robinson July 17, 2024 Women Around the World
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    Women This Week: Indigenous Women Seek Damages for Involuntary Birth Control
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers September 30 to October 6.
    by Noël James October 6, 2023 Women Around the World
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    What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for the Arctic?
    Climate change is fueling geopolitical competition in the Arctic. An independent Greenland could play an important role in years to come.
    by Joseph Wehmeyer August 10, 2023
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    Susanna Fellman: The Nordic Model of Capitalism in Historical Perspective: Past Successes and Future Challenges
    While social welfare is integral to Nordic capitalism, Scandinavian countries are still market economies that had strong economic growth through the twentieth century and currently enjoy some of the highest standards of living in the world. However, these countries face problems of their own, such as an aging workforce and difficulties in integrating immigrants into the labor force and society at large.
    by Susanna Fellman and Roger W. Ferguson Jr. May 1, 2023 Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies
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    The first contest of the U.S. presidential election campaign begins, Denmark reevaluates its border checks policy and the world’s longest nonstop airline flight takes off from Dubai.
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