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Composite image created using AI, based on official photographs of Trump and Machado.

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Democracy in Venezuela will shape geopolitics and strengthen Trump

Bilde som viser det amerikanske flagget i grønn natur og EU-flagget på brent jord

NATO CRISIS

Scenario for a defenseless Europe if the United States withdraws from NATO

Illustration of an empty meeting room with the EU and American flags

EXERCISE OF POWER

The United States is asserting the right of the strongest against a Europe that refuses to yield

Illustration map of Greenland

US vs. GREENLAND

The EU does not have the defense capability to defend Greenland against the United States

Map showing US and Venezuela

GEOPOLITICS

Dictatorial, authoritarian, or democratic rule in Venezuela after the US intervention?

Bilde av NATO-sjef Mark Rutte

Bilde av NATO-sjef Mark Rutte

Kudos to NATO chief Mark Rutte for transparency on Europe’s defense security

Image of an oil tanker

Maduro claims that the US push for regime change is related to natural resources

Thorbjorn Jagland

EPSTEIN FILES

Six possible meetings between Jagland and Epstein emerge in the files

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

U.S. SECURITY STRATEGY

Trump’s U.S. Strategy and the relationship with Europe

Maria Corina Machado

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Maria Corina Machado expected to arrive in Oslo to receive the Peace Prize

Image of empty containers marked Raw Materials

The EU runs out of minerals for weapons after only four months

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj

Uncritical support from Norway to corruption-stricken Ukraine

Bilde av Thorbjørn Jagland

EPSTEIN FILES

Former Prime Minister and Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland’s name mentioned in 12 instances

Image from a smelting plant

PROTECTIONISM

EU Introduces tariffs on EEA-member Norway despite tariff ban

Bilde av finansminister Jens Stoltenberg fra finansdepartementet.no

THE WEALTH FUND

Broken promises and power grab by Jens Stoltenberg

Image showing a torchlight procession

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Prize winner Machado not worthy of traditional torchlight tribute

Aerial drone image of a large open-pit mine

Aerial drone image of a large open-pit mine

THE MINERAL BATTLE

US stronger after entering into new agreements in Asia, Europe is weakened

Sorterte og glinsende jernmalm steiner på en mørk bakgrunn. Sorted and glistening iron ore stones

Australia secures position with US mineral deal, Norway falls behind

A white building with a sign saying 'Venezuelan Embassy'

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Geopolitical consequences of the Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado

A gold-coloured medal with a peace symbol

A gold-coloured medal with a peace symbol

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

The Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado is a geopolitical exercise by the Nobel Committee

Mineral ore on a conveyor belt

THE MINERAL BATTLE

Trump warns China over stricter export controls on critical minerals and derivatives

The Grand Hotel and Norwegian Parliament

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Will the Nobel Committee consider Donald Trump after Gaza ceasefire?

A man holding a Peace Medal

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Trump’s peace plan for Gaza — will there be consequences for Norway and the Peace Prize

Three soldiers in camouflage uniforms walking along a forest path.

Should combat-capable Ukranians get refugee status?

Jens Stoltenberg

BOOK REVIEW

Former NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg
“On My Watch”

Picture of fighter jet

This week's events show how Trump is planning a power grab over the EU

Tre flyvende droner i lav høyde mot en overskyet himmel over et åpent landskap.

Drones and cyberattacks against airports and transport hubs in Norway, Denmark and Europe

Fem fly ender opp i en formasjon på himmelen med blå bakgrunn, og de slipper ut hvit røyk.

RUSSIA SANCTIONS

Trump pressures the EU to impose sanctions on China and India for trading with Russia

Image illustrating mining operations

China supports Russia with critical minerals and rations them for Western defense industry

Bilde av fregatt type 26 ved kai

Norway buys frigates from UK and weakens relations with the US after failing to secure a trade agreement

Oljeplattform i havet med tre store platformer, buketter med kraner, under en overskyet himmel.

THE WEALTH FUND

Jens Stoltenberg sparks oil fund scandal after multiple missteps in Israel investments

Minister of Trade Cecilie Myrseth

U.S. vs. NORWAY

Norwegian security at risk after the Labour government's failure in tariff and trade negotiations with the US

EU President Ursula von der Leyen and President Donald Trump

The tariff and trade agreement concluded between the US and the EU challenges Norway

An industrial steel plant with molten metal

PROTECTIONISM

The EU announces tariffs on ferroalloys against Norway despite the tariff ban in the EEA Agreement

Illustration showing the Norwegian Parliament and The White House

Illustration showing the Norwegian Parliament and The White House

CRITIAL MINERALS

Norwegian minerals on today's agenda both in the Business Committee and the White House, where Store and Stoltenberg met Trump

The White House, Washington

Is Norway ready for mineral negotiations when meeting with Donald Trump?

Norway central in the trade war driven by access to minerals to secure military power

En sort kompass på et verdenskart som viser Europa, Asia og Nord-Amerika.

Imposed US tariffs raise questions about Norwegian security and government's strategy

Finance Minister Stoltenberg and Primen Minister Store

Finance Minister Stoltenberg and Primen Minister Store

U.S. TARIFFS

Stoltenberg and Store spreads exaggerated tariff fear and undermines the values of Norwegian natural resources

En containerhavn med store kraner som laster og losser containere på og av skip, med containere stablet på kai og skip, under en grå himmel, sett fra en kai med en person i hørselsvern og high-visibility vest som overvåker prosessen.

WORLD TRADE

Why Trump is reshaping global trade - and the mineral demand that follows

En havn med flere båter forankret i vannet, omgitt av snødekte fjell og hus i ulike farger.

Can the Greenland election result affect Norway?

En mann i svart dress og rødt slips spiller kort, holder et ess i kløver i hånden, mens to andre kort ligger på bordet.

GEOPOLITICS 2025

Minerals trump Trump

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