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On this edition of India Today Global, Geeta Mohan examines US President Donald Trump’s controversial push for the United States to acquire Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump stated, 'I won't use force,' but insisted that the US needs 'right title and ownership' to effectively defend the territory. The move has triggered a diplomatic crisis, with the European Union Parliament suspending a major trade deal in protest. The programme also explores the escalating tensions within NATO as leaders from France, Germany, and Denmark reject any compromise on sovereignty. Additionally, the report covers Trump’s criticism of the UK’s decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which he termed 'total weakness.' Geeta Mohan and analysts discuss the 'Don Rho' doctrine and the potential establishment of a 'Board of Peace' as an alternative to United Nations mediation in global conflicts.

On this Special Report, Maria Shakeela reports from Davos on US President Donald Trump’s provocative address at the World Economic Forum. The President targeted NATO allies and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney while reiterating his intent to acquire Greenland, describing it as a 'big, beautiful piece of ice'. Shakeela notes that while Trump has ruled out military force, he has placed the territory on the negotiating table, using trade tariffs as a coercive tool against the European Union. The programme features insights from Rajdeep Sardesai, former Ambassador Meera Shankar, and Professor Edward Joseph on the shifting dynamics of the rules-based world order. A significant highlight includes Trump’s positive remarks regarding India, where he stated, 'I have great respect for your Prime Minister. He's a fantastic man and a friend of mine. We are going to have a good deal.' The discussion explores the growing friction between the US and its traditional European allies amidst these unconventional diplomatic demands.

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.