On December 10, Denmark’s Defense Intelligence Agency said the U.S. was now considered one of its potential threats, marking the first time a NATO nation has made such a claim.
New Danish Intelligence Report
On December 10, Denmark’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DDIS) released an annual report stating that the country now faces more external threats than in recent years due to rising geopolitical conflicts and doubts about the U.S.’s commitment to European security.
The report highlighted that “great powers increasingly prioritize their own interests and use force to achieve their goals.”
Russia and China Pose Challenges
Russia and China were identified as countries posing significant challenges to Denmark. The report warns that Russia’s threat to NATO will grow despite there currently being no risk of a military attack on Denmark.
U.S. Considered a Potential Threat
For the first time, Denmark lists the United States among its “potential threats,” citing America’s use of economic and technological power as an instrument of influence over allies and partners.
Baltic Sea Region Remains High Risk
The report notes that the Baltic Sea region has the greatest risk of Russian military force deployment against NATO, although present conditions do not indicate an imminent attack on Denmark.
Uncertainty Over US Guarantees and Trump Era
The agency’s findings that “uncertainty exists regarding the role of the U.S. as a guarantor of European security” reflect Copenhagen’s concerns—shared by other NATO states—about the United States’ engagement in the event of a European conflict, particularly during Donald Trump’s presidency.
