Sofie Pultz
@sofiepultz.bsky.social
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💭🌍 Spending my time thinking about geopolitics and international policy at IPPR
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Sofie Pultz
@sofiepultz.bsky.social
· Oct 3
Hi Bluesky, I’m Sofie👋
I’m a researcher at IPPR’s Centre for Geopolitics and International Policy with a special interest in global partnerships, development and climate🌍
Follow for takes on current affairs, Danish and British politics, expat life in the UK and whatever else I get up to🤷🏼♀️
I’m a researcher at IPPR’s Centre for Geopolitics and International Policy with a special interest in global partnerships, development and climate🌍
Follow for takes on current affairs, Danish and British politics, expat life in the UK and whatever else I get up to🤷🏼♀️
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This is why it was wild for Kemi Badenoch to describe Greenland as a “second-order issue” last weekend. www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
Trump tariffs: US president announces plan to hit UK, Denmark and other European countries with tariffs over Greenland
The US president says the countries will be charged a
www.bbc.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This is why it was wild for Kemi Badenoch to describe Greenland as a “second-order issue” last weekend. www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
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🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims.
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
January 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims.
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains | IPPR
Supply chains – the networks of people and businesses we rely on to make and move the goods we need – are strained by the recent rise of trade wars and arm
www.ippr.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
Reposted by Sofie Pultz
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Fox News:
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
🎤 ⬇️
🇩🇰 🇬🇱
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
🎤 ⬇️
🇩🇰 🇬🇱
January 15, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Fox News:
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
🎤 ⬇️
🇩🇰 🇬🇱
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
🎤 ⬇️
🇩🇰 🇬🇱
Reposted by Sofie Pultz
🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...
January 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...
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In 1951 #Denmark set up a defence agreement allowing the #US unlimited military bases in #Greenland - so what's REALLY going on?
@sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org marks your card - with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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@sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org marks your card - with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...
Greenland, Denmark....And Trump
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 09/01/2026 · 26m
podcasts.apple.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
In 1951 #Denmark set up a defence agreement allowing the #US unlimited military bases in #Greenland - so what's REALLY going on?
@sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org marks your card - with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...
@sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org marks your card - with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...
Reposted by Sofie Pultz
Official confirmation of German participation in European troop deployment to Greenland. First Bundeswehr soldiers to arrive tomorrow. 🇪🇺 / NATO solidarity in action.
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Official confirmation of German participation in European troop deployment to Greenland. First Bundeswehr soldiers to arrive tomorrow. 🇪🇺 / NATO solidarity in action.
GN/DK/US to do high-level commission on Greenland
The Danes have hit the US with our secret weapon: drown them in bureaucracy and yet another commission where we will discuss the same thing over and over, only for it to drag out endlessly
Maybe the perfect way to deal with Trump??
The Danes have hit the US with our secret weapon: drown them in bureaucracy and yet another commission where we will discuss the same thing over and over, only for it to drag out endlessly
Maybe the perfect way to deal with Trump??
January 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
GN/DK/US to do high-level commission on Greenland
The Danes have hit the US with our secret weapon: drown them in bureaucracy and yet another commission where we will discuss the same thing over and over, only for it to drag out endlessly
Maybe the perfect way to deal with Trump??
The Danes have hit the US with our secret weapon: drown them in bureaucracy and yet another commission where we will discuss the same thing over and over, only for it to drag out endlessly
Maybe the perfect way to deal with Trump??
🇬🇱🇩🇰
Press conference just finished following DK/GN visit to White House.
Key takeaways:
- high-level commission will discuss ways forward, trying to reach an agreement over the next months
- “we agree to disagree”: US still wants Greenland, DK/GN say it’s a red line
Press conference just finished following DK/GN visit to White House.
Key takeaways:
- high-level commission will discuss ways forward, trying to reach an agreement over the next months
- “we agree to disagree”: US still wants Greenland, DK/GN say it’s a red line
January 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
🇬🇱🇩🇰
Press conference just finished following DK/GN visit to White House.
Key takeaways:
- high-level commission will discuss ways forward, trying to reach an agreement over the next months
- “we agree to disagree”: US still wants Greenland, DK/GN say it’s a red line
Press conference just finished following DK/GN visit to White House.
Key takeaways:
- high-level commission will discuss ways forward, trying to reach an agreement over the next months
- “we agree to disagree”: US still wants Greenland, DK/GN say it’s a red line
Reposted by Sofie Pultz
Greenland, Denmark and Trump - why it's more complicated than you might think.
My latest for @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Based on my interview with @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @bylinepodcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
My latest for @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Based on my interview with @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @bylinepodcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
Greenland, Denmark and Trump – It’s More Complicated Than You Might Think
Saying 'no' to Washington, doesn't mean saying 'yes' to Copenhagen, Danish international policy researcher Sofie Pulz tells Adrian Goldberg in the latest Byline Podcast
open.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Greenland, Denmark and Trump - why it's more complicated than you might think.
My latest for @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Based on my interview with @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @bylinepodcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
My latest for @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Based on my interview with @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @bylinepodcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
What being the Kingdom of Denmark feels like this week…
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
What being the Kingdom of Denmark feels like this week…
Had a great time talking to @goldbergradio.bsky.social on @bylinepodcast.bsky.social!
We deep dived into the complicated relationship between Greenland and Denmark, the role of Europe and the UK in responding to Trump and dog sled patrols🇬🇱❄️🐶
We deep dived into the complicated relationship between Greenland and Denmark, the role of Europe and the UK in responding to Trump and dog sled patrols🇬🇱❄️🐶
January 8, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Had a great time talking to @goldbergradio.bsky.social on @bylinepodcast.bsky.social!
We deep dived into the complicated relationship between Greenland and Denmark, the role of Europe and the UK in responding to Trump and dog sled patrols🇬🇱❄️🐶
We deep dived into the complicated relationship between Greenland and Denmark, the role of Europe and the UK in responding to Trump and dog sled patrols🇬🇱❄️🐶
Amidst all the focus on Greenland, it is important to not lose sight of the UK's long term foreign policy interests.
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
China, Russia, the Gulf states & the EU are competing for influence in Africa, but what about the UK?
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
'Africa must be the UK’s top foreign policy priority in 2026' - LabourList
Africa’s growing political and economic influence will shape the UK’s future. To deliver growth and net zero, Britain must move from donor to investor – fast.
labourlist.org
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Amidst all the focus on Greenland, it is important to not lose sight of the UK's long term foreign policy interests.
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
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“Is Greenland next?” Watching the US attack on Venezuela from Denmark, Sofie saw a familiar pattern: defence as the excuse, resources as the prize. This isn’t about security — it’s about control of Arctic territory.
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
“Is Greenland next?” Watching the US attack on Venezuela from Denmark, Sofie saw a familiar pattern: defence as the excuse, resources as the prize. This isn’t about security — it’s about control of Arctic territory.
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
S'il vous plaît...
January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
S'il vous plaît...
On Sunday, Trump said that "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence".
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On Sunday, Trump said that "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence".
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
Wonder if Starmer will do the same..?
France reiterates its support of Denmark and Greenland sovereignty after renewed Trump threats reut.rs/3Nt6F77
France reiterates its support of Denmark and Greenland sovereignty after renewed Trump threats
France reiterated on Monday its support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland following renewed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.
reut.rs
January 5, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Wonder if Starmer will do the same..?
Another Christmas, another threat of annexing #Greenland..
This time around we cannot simply hold our breath and wait for the US to focus elsewhere.
Greenland decides the future of their own country, and the Danish Foreign Office has a duty to do what they must to protect and honour that right🇬🇱🇩🇰
This time around we cannot simply hold our breath and wait for the US to focus elsewhere.
Greenland decides the future of their own country, and the Danish Foreign Office has a duty to do what they must to protect and honour that right🇬🇱🇩🇰
December 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Another Christmas, another threat of annexing #Greenland..
This time around we cannot simply hold our breath and wait for the US to focus elsewhere.
Greenland decides the future of their own country, and the Danish Foreign Office has a duty to do what they must to protect and honour that right🇬🇱🇩🇰
This time around we cannot simply hold our breath and wait for the US to focus elsewhere.
Greenland decides the future of their own country, and the Danish Foreign Office has a duty to do what they must to protect and honour that right🇬🇱🇩🇰
Talked to @sheriffb.bsky.social about the UK’s new Africa Approach launched earlier this week.
I argue that while the approach is ambitious in scope, there remains too many unanswered questions around delivery, funding and political prioritisation👇
I argue that while the approach is ambitious in scope, there remains too many unanswered questions around delivery, funding and political prioritisation👇
Britain’s Africa reset meets a crowded field. Can it deliver?
With China, Turkiye and Gulf states expanding their footprint, the UK is selling partnership over aid, but analysts say visibility, capital and consistency will decide its relevance.
www.theafricareport.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Talked to @sheriffb.bsky.social about the UK’s new Africa Approach launched earlier this week.
I argue that while the approach is ambitious in scope, there remains too many unanswered questions around delivery, funding and political prioritisation👇
I argue that while the approach is ambitious in scope, there remains too many unanswered questions around delivery, funding and political prioritisation👇
This is such good news for young people!
As someone who moved abroad to study, I’ll forever champion the value of learning and working in a different culture.
Also excited to see negotiations start for re-entry into EU’s internal energy market, which could increase energy security and lower costs👇
As someone who moved abroad to study, I’ll forever champion the value of learning and working in a different culture.
Also excited to see negotiations start for re-entry into EU’s internal energy market, which could increase energy security and lower costs👇
UK rejoins EU’s Erasmus exchange scheme after Brexit hiatus
Brussels and London also say they will finish talks on carbon and agri-food deals by middle of 2026
www.politico.eu
December 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This is such good news for young people!
As someone who moved abroad to study, I’ll forever champion the value of learning and working in a different culture.
Also excited to see negotiations start for re-entry into EU’s internal energy market, which could increase energy security and lower costs👇
As someone who moved abroad to study, I’ll forever champion the value of learning and working in a different culture.
Also excited to see negotiations start for re-entry into EU’s internal energy market, which could increase energy security and lower costs👇
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The UK has launched its new Africa strategy. @sofiepultz.bsky.social says it’s a welcome attempt to redefine what the UK has to offer African countries, but cuts to aid and the FCDO risk leaving the government without the capacity to deliver 👇
December 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The UK has launched its new Africa strategy. @sofiepultz.bsky.social says it’s a welcome attempt to redefine what the UK has to offer African countries, but cuts to aid and the FCDO risk leaving the government without the capacity to deliver 👇
Always makes me proud to see Denmark punching above its weight internationally!
This ranking comes at such an interesting time though - Frederiksen’s ratings has reached an historic low at home and we are heading into an election year..🗳️
This ranking comes at such an interesting time though - Frederiksen’s ratings has reached an historic low at home and we are heading into an election year..🗳️
The #2 most powerful person shaping Europe 👇
Mette Frederiksen is one of the continent’s most pragmatic operators, exporting her hard-headed social democracy and putting her stamp on the EU’s defense policy.
Why she made it onto our #POLITICO28 list: www.politico.eu/list/politic...
Mette Frederiksen is one of the continent’s most pragmatic operators, exporting her hard-headed social democracy and putting her stamp on the EU’s defense policy.
Why she made it onto our #POLITICO28 list: www.politico.eu/list/politic...
December 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Always makes me proud to see Denmark punching above its weight internationally!
This ranking comes at such an interesting time though - Frederiksen’s ratings has reached an historic low at home and we are heading into an election year..🗳️
This ranking comes at such an interesting time though - Frederiksen’s ratings has reached an historic low at home and we are heading into an election year..🗳️
Spent 10 days in Joburg at the T20, G20 Social & People’s Summits, discussing global agendas. Feeling hopeful for South Africa’s progressive push.
Next year is different - G20 at a golf resort in Miami🙃
All eyes will soon be on the UK walking a geopolitical tightrope hosting the #G20 in 2027..👀
Next year is different - G20 at a golf resort in Miami🙃
All eyes will soon be on the UK walking a geopolitical tightrope hosting the #G20 in 2027..👀
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Spent 10 days in Joburg at the T20, G20 Social & People’s Summits, discussing global agendas. Feeling hopeful for South Africa’s progressive push.
Next year is different - G20 at a golf resort in Miami🙃
All eyes will soon be on the UK walking a geopolitical tightrope hosting the #G20 in 2027..👀
Next year is different - G20 at a golf resort in Miami🙃
All eyes will soon be on the UK walking a geopolitical tightrope hosting the #G20 in 2027..👀
African governments are now spending on average 17% of all revenues on servicing debts.This is money that should be going to schools, climate adaptation and poverty reduction.
That’s why ambitious action on debt and cost of capital will be absolutely key when South Africa hosts G20 in November!
That’s why ambitious action on debt and cost of capital will be absolutely key when South Africa hosts G20 in November!
Urgent calls for debt relief as study shows health and education cuts in developing world
Influential economists want replenishment of funds and new ways to define countries in need before this week’s IMF and World Bank meetings
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
African governments are now spending on average 17% of all revenues on servicing debts.This is money that should be going to schools, climate adaptation and poverty reduction.
That’s why ambitious action on debt and cost of capital will be absolutely key when South Africa hosts G20 in November!
That’s why ambitious action on debt and cost of capital will be absolutely key when South Africa hosts G20 in November!
Next year I will be eligible for citizenship in the UK.
And for the first time I’m wondering whether I should apply “just in case” given the current political climate and statements like these.
But do I want to become a citizen just out of fear of losing my rights? Not really..
And for the first time I’m wondering whether I should apply “just in case” given the current political climate and statements like these.
But do I want to become a citizen just out of fear of losing my rights? Not really..
The @politico.eu pub making news in Manchester — Katie Lam said EU citizens shouldn't get UK benefits: www.politico.eu/article/eu-c... ... Ben Houchen criticized Kemi Badenoch: www.politico.eu/article/uk-k... & James Cleverly slammed Israel inviting Tommy Robinson: www.politico.eu/article/uk-j...
EU citizens living in UK shouldn’t be allowed welfare benefits, says Tory rising star
Katie Lam — who is earning plaudits on the Conservative right — calls for Brexit withdrawal agreement to be reopened.
www.politico.eu
October 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Next year I will be eligible for citizenship in the UK.
And for the first time I’m wondering whether I should apply “just in case” given the current political climate and statements like these.
But do I want to become a citizen just out of fear of losing my rights? Not really..
And for the first time I’m wondering whether I should apply “just in case” given the current political climate and statements like these.
But do I want to become a citizen just out of fear of losing my rights? Not really..