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In Greenland, European Allies Push Back Against Trump's Pressure Campaign
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A joint European troop deployment underscores how US allies are navigating Greenland, NATO obligations, and a more coercive American approach.
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A boat rides though a frozen sea inlet outside of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 6, 2025. A boat rides though a frozen sea inlet outside of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 6, 2025. A boat rides though a frozen sea inlet outside of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 6, 2025. A boat rides though a frozen sea inlet outside of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 6, 2025. Global Politics
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