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The Munich Security Conference opened with European leaders wary of the United States under the Trump administration. Key topics include the future of trans-Atlantic relations, the war in Ukraine, and potential US actions regarding Iran and Greenland. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is representing the US.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference emphasizing the ties between the US and Europe, while also echoing concerns about mass migration. European leaders expressed relief at the speech but also highlighted the need for Europe to become more independent militarily. The article also covers Zelensky's stance on elections and other key topics.

Canada plans to redirect billions in military spending from US defense companies to domestic manufacturers due to increasing hostility from the Trump administration. This shift is part of a broader strategy to distance Canada from the US, prompted by tariffs and suggestions of Canada becoming a US state. The new policy aims to boost Canadian military suppliers and increase arms exports.

President Trump's renewed threats to annex Greenland have revived a debate about the Mercator projection, which exaggerates Greenland's size. The article explores how map projections influence perceptions of geopolitical importance and historical imperialism.

A new deal regarding Greenland is seen as a pyrrhic victory for the U.S., achieving marginal changes at the cost of undermining trust within NATO. The article suggests steps to rebuild trust and foster Arctic security.