The Daily Populous Wednesday December 10th, 2025 evening edition
Authored by danishnews.cphpost.dk and submitted by professorbrainiac

According to the head of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE), Thomas Ahrenkiel, the threat picture is currently more serious than at any time since the Cold War. On Wednesday morning, FE will issue a new threat assessment, where the USA is mentioned for the first time as a negative, yet at the same time our strongest ally. (Archive photo) Photo: Sebastian Elias Uth/Ritzau Scanpix

The United States has been listed as part of the threat landscape against Denmark for the first time, as reported by Berlingske. Thomas Ahrenkiel, the head of the intelligence service, explains that countries face a world governed by “jungle law” rather than a rules-based order. The U.S. is noted in a report for using “economic and technological strength as a power tool, even against allies and partners.” Ahrenkiel describes the current threat landscape as “more serious than at any time since the end of the Cold War.” Though the U.S. is Denmark’s strongest ally, its change in global approach creates uncertainty. A new U.S. security strategy suggests Europe needs to change course, noting issues with free speech and political freedom while still considering Europe an ally.

idiocy_incarnate on December 10th, 2025 at 13:14 UTC »

I'm just waiting for Trump to start firing off threats about what he'll do to Denmark if they don't withdraw their assessment.

S1gorJabjong on December 10th, 2025 at 13:01 UTC »

Who in there right mind bully their friends and suck up to their enemies?!

humbleObserver on December 10th, 2025 at 12:51 UTC »

> The United States has been listed as part of the threat landscape against Denmark for the first time, as reported by Berlingske. Thomas Ahrenkiel, the head of the intelligence service, explains that countries face a world governed by “jungle law” rather than a rules-based order. The U.S. is noted in a report for using “economic and technological strength as a power tool, even against allies and partners.” Ahrenkiel describes the current threat landscape as “more serious than at any time since the end of the Cold War.” Though the U.S. is Denmark’s strongest ally, its change in global approach creates uncertainty. A new U.S. security strategy suggests Europe needs to change course, noting issues with free speech and political freedom while still considering Europe an ally.