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On this Special Report, former Ambassador Meera Shankar analyzes the escalating tensions between the United States and the European Union following the US President's address at Davos. Shankar notes that while the President has for the first time ruled out the use of force to acquire Greenland, he is 'looking at trade coercion as a measure to put pressure' on Denmark and the EU. The discussion highlights the imposition of a 10% additional tariff on EU members opposing the takeover, with threats to increase it to 25% by June. Shankar observes a significant shift in European strategy, moving from appeasement to a 'pushback' led by figures like Ursula von der Leyen. The programme explores how a potential reciprocal tariff war could threaten the global economy and create widespread uncertainty as the EU considers its own anti-trade coercion provisions to counter US policy.

On this Special Report, Professor Joseph Siracusa analyses Donald Trump’s controversial address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Siracusa highlights the irony of Trump’s presence at a forum themed around dialogue, noting that the President 'really has no restraints' compared to his first term. The discussion focuses on Trump’s persistent demand for the formal acquisition of Greenland, despite opposition from Denmark and the autonomous territory. Siracusa observes that while Trump has reportedly taken military force off the table, his 'tunnel vision' regarding Greenland threatens the strategic unity of NATO. The transcript also covers Trump’s positive remarks regarding India, where he described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'fantastic man' and expressed confidence in a 'good deal' for the India-US trade relationship. Siracusa concludes by addressing the European Union's quandary, as they face a 'rupture' with Washington while remaining dependent on US security support against threats from Russia.

On this Special Report, Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai provides an on-ground analysis from Davos regarding Donald Trump's controversial statements on Greenland. Sardesai notes that Trump's rhetoric has sparked significant anger within the European Union, stating, 'It almost seems as if he has this idea... of this mad king who wants to expand his territory and sees Greenland as a prized land that he wants to occupy or conquer'. The report highlights how the EU is viewing these threats as a violation of territorial integrity and sovereignty, particularly concerning Denmark. Sardesai discusses the potential for a collective EU pushback through counter-tariffs, despite domestic economic struggles and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The transcript further explores the shift in international relations where longstanding allies are being treated as adversaries, leading to a period of extreme global uncertainty and a potential 'de-risking' from the United States by major trade partners.

On this Special Report, the focus is on U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at Davos, where he launched a scathing critique of international allies and global security arrangements. Trump specifically targeted NATO and Denmark, asserting that the United States is the only power capable of securing Greenland. He remarked, 'After the war, we gave Greenland back to Denmark. How stupid were we to do that?' The President described Greenland as a 'big, beautiful piece of ice' and a key strategic location situated between the U.S., Russia, and China. He further claimed that without American intervention in World War II, the world would be speaking German or Japanese. Trump also highlighted recent military superiority, alleging that Russian and Chinese defensive systems failed in a recent encounter. The programme decodes these open attacks on sovereignty and the implications for global diplomacy as the President demands stronger contributions from international partners.