NATO leads in budget and tech, but BRICS dominates in troops and tanks. The 2025 expansion adds Indonesia and Iran to BRICS, boosting its military mass. Here is the verified power comparison.

BRICS vs NATO countries: Who is more powerful? Military comparison

A group of European countries, led by Britain and Germany, is discussing plans to boost their military presence in Greenland to show U.S. President Donald Trump that the continent is serious about Arctic security, as per reports.


Greenland showdown: NATO Europe commander says Arctic has become a frontline

Greenland Showdown: UK, Germany Discuss NATO Forces in Greenland to Calm US Threat Says Report

What is particularly noteworthy is that as strains have grown between Denmark and the US, especially after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Denmark’s only land neighbour hosts the largest number of US military bases in NATO.

As Greenland tensions rise: The NATO country next to Denmark with the most US military bases

The US has announced to acquire Greenland by force, which has sparked concern for European nations, along with Denmark. Meanwhile, NATO's silence in response to threats to seize has also raised alarm.

If Greenland is attacked, would NATO defend? Here's how International law could stop the US

Any threat to a NATO member’s territory, such as Greenland, could raise fundamental questions about collective security and the alliance’s future.

'Attack against one is attack against all!’: What is NATO’s Article 5 and why does it carry global consequences?

The article states: “The Parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened.”

What is NATO’s Article 4, could Denmark invoke it to protect Greenland from the US?

Denmark warns that any US military action to seize Greenland could end NATO and fracture Western unity. Trump seeks American control of the Arctic island, but Copenhagen and Greenland firmly reject the takeover bid.

NATO’s future at risk? Denmark warns US takeover of Greenland could end the alliance

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to acquire Greenland has sent shockwaves through NATO allies, raising tensions over international diplomacy and Arctic strategy. While Denmark and Greenland reject the idea, Trump insists the territory is vital for U.S. national security amid global power competition in the Arctic. Stay updated on this geopolitical standoff and its potential implications for NATO cohesion.

Nato Allies Face a Make-or-break Moment as Trump Vows to Take Greenland

Trump's Greenland pursuit could shake the very foundation of the NATO alliance. Both Denmark and Greenland has made it clear that the region is not up for sale. But Trump continues to argue that Greenland is a national security necessity. Greenland's melting ice is also opening new shipments routes and both Russia and China have increased its presence in the Arctic. At the same time Trump is pushing for a massive military expansion with a defence budget of $1.5 trillion for 2027. Tune into Gravitas at 9PM where you will get you the full picture

Trump Doubles Down on Greenland Says It's Essential for U.S. Defence

A 2023 survey showed that 25 of 34 minerals deemed ‘critical raw materials’ by the European Commission were found in Greenland. 

Gold, uranium, diamond, copper and more: Which rare earth minerals are found in Greenland?

Understanding Greenland’s place within the Kingdom of Denmark requires a look at its people, governance, geography and global role. Here are eight facts about Greenland you probably didn’t know.

'World’s largest island, 56,000 residents and more': Top 8 facts about Greenland you didn’t know

U.S. vs Europe: U.S.-Europe relations strain over Greenland as President Trump pushes acquisition for national security, prompting firm EU and NATO ally pushback defending Danish sovereignty.


US vs Europe: Will Europe expel US forces if Trump targets Greenland? 

US President Donald Trump has raised fresh doubts about NATO’s commitment, questioning whether the alliance would come to America’s aid in times of need.

Donald Trump: Doubt NATO Will be There for US When Needed

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday cast fresh doubt on NATO’s reliability, saying he was not convinced the alliance would come to Washington’s aid in a crisis, as tensions rose over the White House's renewed push to acquire Greenland.



Breaking: Trump casts doubt on support NATO would provide if US 'really needed' alliance

European leaders from Germany, France, and Nordic nations rallied behind Denmark on January 7, 2026, asserting that any U.S. move to acquire Greenland would violate Danish sovereignty and fracture NATO, emphasizing Greenland's strategic role in the alliance's Arctic defense architecture.


Europe Rallies For Greenland, Warns NATO At Risk 

Germany is quietly preparing for the possibility of a major NATO war with Russia. It is quietly redrawing its defence playbook, preparing for a scenario in which cyberattacks, sabotage and disinformation are no longer just background noise.


Germany prepares blueprint for NATO war against Russia

Germany has issued a stark warning that large-scale cyber attacks could escalate into armed conflict or even war. Officials say cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure, government systems, or military networks pose growing risks to national and global security. The warning underscores rising concerns among NATO members about cyber warfare, state-sponsored hacking, and the blurred line between digital attacks and conventional military retaliation.


Germany Warns Cyber Attacks Could Trigger War 

Did Russia once seek NATO membership? Newly revealed remarks detail President Vladimir Putin’s conversation with former U.S. President George W. Bush, where he questioned NATO’s expansion and raised the possibility of Russia joining the alliance, shedding light on a pivotal moment in post–Cold War geopolitics.


Putin's NATO request to George W. Bush; Putin questioned NATO enlargement 

#Gravitas Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation with hundreds of thousands of high-density pellets, potentially disabling multiple satellites at once.

Russia Designing New ‘Weapon of Fear’ to Wreak Havoc in Space, NATO Warns

Is Russia planning to sabotage Starlink satellites? According to intelligence findings by two NATO nations, Moscow could deploy a weapon capable of disabling multiple satellites. This would be done to hit Ukraine's communications during the ongoing war. 

Russia planning 'clouds of shrapnel' in space to take down Starlink satellites, two NATO nations claim

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard rejected claims that Russia poses a broader European invasion threat, saying intelligence assessments show Moscow lacks the capacity for such action, even as peace talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials continue.

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard Rejects Report Claiming Putin Plans to Invade Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his willingness to halt the ongoing war in Ukraine, stating that Russia would end its "special military operations" if the West respects Russia's security interests. Putin’s remarks indicate a conditional approach, suggesting that a resolution to the conflict is possible if Western powers address Russia’s security demands. 

Putin: Ready to Halt Ukraine War If West Respects Security 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia will end its "special military operations" if the West respects Russia's security interests. His remarks signal a conditional approach to ending the ongoing conflict, emphasizing that continued military actions depend on how the West addresses Russia's security concerns. 


Putin: Russia Will End ‘Special Military Operations’ If West Respects Security 

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BRICS vs NATO countries: Who is more powerful? Military comparison

Greenland showdown: NATO Europe commander says Arctic has become a frontline

Greenland Showdown: UK, Germany Discuss NATO Forces in Greenland to Calm US Threat Says Report

This NATO country next to Denmark has the most US military bases

If Greenland is attacked, would NATO defend? Here's how law could stop the US

What is NATO’s Article 5 and why does it carry global consequences?

What is NATO’s Article 4, could Denmark invoke it to protect Greenland from US?

NATO’s future at risk? Denmark warns US takeover of Greenland could end Alliance