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Denmark Identifies U.S. As Potential Threat Amid Alliances

12/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Denmark's military intelligence service (DDIS) has identified the United States as a threat.
The annual assessment cites U.S. economic power and potential force against allies.
It notes Arctic competition and concerns about U.S. policy under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Nevertheless, Thomas Ahrenkiel says the United States remains Denmark's closest ally.
The report warns that U.S. role uncertainty could embolden Russia's hybrid attacks against NATO.

History

Historical Context

NATO was founded on April 4, 1949, by twelve countries, including the United States and Canada, to counter Soviet expansion during the Cold War. The alliance's collective defense principle, enshrined in Article 5, was crucial for European security. Recent concerns over U.S. policy under President Trump echo historical anxieties about American reliability, potentially emboldening adversaries like Russia, reminiscent of Cold War tensions.

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Story summary

Denmark's military intelligence service (DDIS) has identified the United States as a threat.
The annual assessment cites U.S. economic power and potential force against allies.
It notes Arctic competition and concerns about U.S. policy under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Nevertheless, Thomas Ahrenkiel says the United States remains Denmark's closest ally.
The report warns that U.S. role uncertainty could embolden Russia's hybrid attacks against NATO.

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