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For the first time in history, Denmark is calling on its young women to join the ranks — not just voluntarily, but through a lottery-based conscription system, traditionally reserved for men. Starting this week, all Danish women who turn 18 are now eligible for mandatory military service, a move that reflects the Nordic nation’s growing urgency to bolster its defenses in the face of increasing threats from Russia. This groundbreaking change comes as part of Denmark’s sweeping defense overhaul, designed to rapidly expand its armed forces and fulfill NATO expectations. Defense Minister Michael W. Hyldgaard minced no words when announcing the reform: “The defense needs all the fighting power we can mobilize.” A Small Country Gears Up for Big Challenges With a population of just six million, Denmark maintains around 16,600 military and emergency service personnel. But recent geopolitical tensions — particularly Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and its activities in the Arctic and Baltic — h...

By Sedat Laciner The Greenland dispute between two NATO allies, Denmark and the US, is growing. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen rebuked American officials after Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Greenland, saying that while they are open to criticism on all issues, the way the Americans criticize is unacceptable. Minister Rasmussen said, "Frankly, this is not how you talk to your close allies." US Vice President D.J. Vance visited the island of Greenland with his wife and senior officials on Friday and criticized Denmark. Vance said, "Our message to Denmark is very simple. You have not done a good job for the people of Greenland. You have failed to ensure the security of the country." Vance's speech had a condescending and derogatory tone towards Denmark. Vance is already known for his condescending and even insulting speeches towards Europeans. Vance last called Europeans "pathetic" in the leaked part of the talks to prepare for th...