BLUF
Pressure on Denmark over Greenland exposes hard limits in alliance loyalty. It shows partnerships can shift fast, interests can override trust, and smaller nations must plan for uncertainty rather than assumed reciprocity.Learning Outcomes
- Recognise how alliance relationships can change under shifting national interests.
- Understand why reliance on assumed support creates strategic risk.
- Apply lessons on self-reliance and coalition management to future ADF and RAAF planning.
