Novara Live Euro Leaders Hit Back At Trump’s Greenland Threats
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Jan 20, 2026 Kieran Andrieu, a keen commentator on European geopolitics, and Elif Sarican, an insightful Middle East analyst, dive into the rising tensions over Trump's Greenland remarks and Europe's response. They discuss Macron’s push for a united European front against US dominance and the faltering ceasefire in northeastern Syria. Elif highlights the challenges facing Rojava amid threats from the Syrian government, advocating for solidarity actions while analyzing Kurdish resistance strategies. Together, they unpack the complexities of transatlantic relations and the implications for both Europe and the Middle East.
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Europe Asserts Sovereignty Against US Pressure
- Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders are publicly pushing back against Trump's Greenland threats as a sovereignty issue.
- Their stance signals a broader European shift toward economic and strategic independence from the US.
Canada Moves Toward China For Trade Diversification
- Mark Carney and Canada pursued deeper economic ties with China to reduce US dependency.
- This move illustrates Western elites recalibrating trade alignments away from sole reliance on the US.
EU's Anti-Coercion Instrument Is Real Leverage
- The EU has a legal 'anti-coercion instrument' that could economically retaliate within months.
- That tool gives the EU tangible leverage against Washington despite military asymmetry.