All articles tagged with #sovereignty
A Leger poll of 1,540 Canadians and 1,011 Americans finds about 31% of Canadians believe the United States could attempt direct action to take control of Canada in the future, reflecting lingering concerns about sovereignty after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela; the online survey notes no margin of error and shows mixed views on U.S. aims and the broader international order.
OilPrice argues that U.S. ambitions in Greenland hinge on a broader NATO bargain: secure access to the island’s vast rare-earth reserves while Europe shoulders a bigger defense and subsidy cost. But Greenland’s mining economics are poor, logistics are scarce, and a power grid is non-existent, meaning Europe would need heavy subsidies to make any Arctic mine viable. The push raises questions about ownership versus access, risks to the post-war rules-based order, and whether Washington’s pressure could erode European trust and moral leverage on global security issues, effectively turning Greenland into a volatile liability rather than a stable asset.
The Conversation piece by Mary Ellen O’Connell argues that U.S. actions in Venezuela—from Sept. 2025 attacks to the Jan. 3, 2026 Caracas raids—violate international law in three major areas: (1) the prohibition on the use of force under the UN Charter absent Security Council authorization or self-defense; (2) immunity of a sitting head of state from foreign prosecutions; and (3) interference with Venezuela’s sovereignty and its permanent rights over natural resources, with broad implications for international trust in the United States.
Norway is tightening its sovereignty over Svalbard, the Arctic archipelago governed by a century-old treaty, by curbing foreign voting rights, blocking land sales, and tightening control over foreign researchers while pushing to mine seabed minerals around the islands; the moves provoke pushback from Russia, Iceland, and the EU and fit into a broader great‑power contest for Arctic influence and resources, a context in which Greenland’s status has also drawn attention.
Amidst global upheaval, Canada's fears of U.S. aggression have intensified due to Trump's threats towards Venezuela and Greenland, raising concerns over Canadian sovereignty and security, with experts advising increased civil defense and strategic preparedness.
The U.S. Treasury announced an agreement with over 145 countries to exempt U.S.-based companies from the OECD Pillar Two global tax plan, affirming U.S. tax sovereignty and protecting domestic incentives and innovation, marking a significant victory for U.S. economic interests.
A Syrian delegation is negotiating with Israel in Paris, mediated by the US, focusing on restoring Syrian sovereignty and reactivating the 1974 Disengagement Agreement amid ongoing Israeli incursions and territorial disputes, especially over the Golan Heights.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pledged to defend Taiwan's sovereignty amid China's military drills and expansionist threats, emphasizing strengthening national defense and resilience, following the US's largest arms sale to Taiwan and China's angry response.
China's People's Liberation Army announced the successful completion of two days of military exercises off Taiwan, aimed at asserting sovereignty and testing joint operations capabilities, amid heightened tensions and international concern over China's assertive actions in the region.
China's People's Liberation Army announced the successful completion of two days of military exercises off Taiwan, aimed at asserting sovereignty and testing joint operations capabilities, amid heightened tensions and international concern over China's assertive actions in the region.
The UK reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and unity at the UN, emphasized the importance of dialogue between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, and highlighted ongoing international efforts and support for Somalia's security and democratic development.
China is conducting military drills around Taiwan, rooted in historical claims and strategic concerns over sovereignty, with recent tensions heightened by US arms sales to Taiwan and political statements from Japan and the US, reflecting longstanding regional tensions and China's insistence on reunification.
The article discusses how Donald Trump's presidency has led to a significant decline in the legitimacy and effectiveness of international law and the post-World War II global order, characterized by increased unilateralism, disregard for international norms, and a move towards a system where power and coercion override legal constraints, resulting in a chaotic and disorderly international landscape.
Venezuela condemned President Trump's call to close its airspace, calling it a colonialist threat and a violation of international law, amid ongoing tensions over US military actions against drug traffickers in the Caribbean.
European countries are reconsidering their F-35 fighter jet purchases due to issues like high costs, operational limitations, and concerns over U.S. control of software and mission data, with some nations like Spain and Portugal exploring European-built alternatives to ensure strategic autonomy and sovereignty.