Martin Burcharth

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It is convenient to amplify the Russian threat to NATO, now that Trump wants the Europeans to spend five percent of their GDP on defense. But what exactly is the threat? Our correspondent searched in vain for an answer during recent briefings in Brussels. By Martin BurcharthSpecial Correspondent, BrusselsCountdown for NATOPart of a seriesThis article was published in Information June 21, 2025.

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A constant barrage from Trump has strengthened solidarity at Harvard, and the cancellation of international students’ visas has pushed tensions to the breaking pointBy Martin Burcharth, US correspondent, CambridgeThis article was published in Information on June 1, 2025. Here is a gift link to the original Danish versionHarvard Yard was packed with students from around the world during this year’s graduation celebration.

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In a new book, law professor Gloria Browne-Marshall tells the story of the many protest movements that have pressured lawmakers and courts to recognize the rights of minorities. According to her, the African American minority is best equipped to lead the resistance against Trump. By Martin Burcharth, US Correspondent, BostonThis article was published in Information on May 4, 2024.

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The former leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, Michael Ignatieff, is enthusiastic about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election victory. He warns Canadians against letting the economy deteriorate—it could lead to annexation. (This article was published in Information April 30, 2025.

2 months ago | mburcharth.wordpress.com | Martin Burcharth

Canadians first became angry and then bitter toward America when Trump expressed a desire to incorporate the country into the USA. The threat has upended the past month’s election campaign, several Canadians report. This article was published on April 25, 2025. Here is a link to the original Danish version.