Battle Lines Trump edition: Annexing Greenland, Signal-gate and inside the battle for America’s foreign policy
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Mar 28, 2025 
Kurt Mills, Executive Editor of The American Conservative, offers deep insights on U.S. foreign policy. Anders Vistisen, a Danish MEP, discusses Greenland’s sovereignty in light of recent U.S. ambitions for annexation. Charly Salonius-Pasternak analyzes Arctic geopolitics, including security implications from the 'Signal-gate' incident. The trio examines how American actions could destabilize global dynamics, especially in relation to Russia and NATO. They engage in heated debates about nationalism, diplomacy, and the complexities of foreign relations in a changing world.
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Signalgate
- Leaked Signal messages revealed American officials planned airstrikes in Yemen on an unsecured app.
- Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to the chat, exposing the conversation.
Security Breach Reaction
- David Blair, former foreign policy speechwriter, expressed astonishment at the Signal security breach.
- He emphasized that governments have secure communication channels for sensitive discussions.
American Conservative's Influence
- Kurt Mills, executive editor at The American Conservative, discussed the magazine's influence.
- He suggested the magazine played a role in shaping the Republican Party's foreign policy views.
