Copenhagen – Danish military intelligence has expressed concerns regarding the United States’ commitment to guaranteeing European security. In its annual report released Wednesday, the agency stated that Denmark is facing the most significant external threats in years, fueled by escalating geopolitical conflicts and growing uncertainty about the U.S.’s dedication to defending Europe.
The report highlights that major world powers are increasingly prioritizing their own interests and resorting to force to achieve their objectives. Russia and China were specifically identified as key nations posing challenges to Denmark. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, instigated by Moscow, is a major factor shaping the evolving security landscape in Europe.
“A degree of ambiguity has emerged concerning the role of the United States as a guarantor of European security,” the report stated. This uncertainty, it suggests, could embolden Russia to intensify its aggressive actions against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The Danish intelligence assessment further anticipates an increase in the military threat posed by Russia to NATO, although it maintains that there is currently no direct threat of a conventional military attack against Denmark itself.
Last October, during a summit of EU leaders hosted in Copenhagen, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that Europe is currently engaged in a hybrid war waged by Russia, emphasizing the need for the continent to bolster its defenses. “There is one country willing to threaten us, and that is Russia. We therefore need a very strong response,” Frederiksen asserted.
Her statement followed a series of unidentified drone flights over Danish territory in September, which prompted the temporary closure of airspace over Aalborg Airport.
