Extra - Danish Election and How Danish Prime Ministers have navigated internationally

This extra episode of Diplomacy and International Relations explores the results of the recent general election and Denmark’s evolution into a "super‑Atlanticist" state, moving from Cold War restraint to a more militarized, activist foreign policy aimed at securing top‑tier status with the United States. We connect increased defense spending, the end of the EU defense opt‑out, and deeper European integration to Copenhagen’s search for security in a more volatile world.At home, we look at how Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen fuses left‑wing welfare politics with hardline immigration policies, and how the 2026 elections, inflation, healthcare, and tensions over Greenland are reshaping Denmark’s political landscape. Together, these dynamics show a small state trying to balance humanitarian values with the pragmatic demands of alliance loyalty and national defense.If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast on Apple Podcast or here on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/iqulture/subscribe