A Super-Atlanticist No More: Copenhagen Turns to Europe for Security and Defence

For decades, Denmark has been among the most transatlantic-oriented countries in Europe. However, that position is currently changing. Russia remains the primary threat to Denmark, but Danish politicians and the general public are now increasingly also viewing the U.S.—Denmark’s primary security provider—as a potential threat. For that reason, Russia is rated ‘red’ in this chapter, while the U.S. is rated ‘yellow’. This drastic development can be attributed to the words and actions of the second Trump administration, especially with regard to Greenland. Consequently, Danish politicians are increasingly looking to Europe for their security needs.