
Peter Viggo Jakobsen
Military analyst with the Royal Danish Defence College who commented on Denmark's expanded conscription and security assessment during the Denmark segment.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 55min
Why did 15 migrants die in Greece — again?
Peter Viggo Jakobsen, a Danish military analyst, explains Denmark’s longer conscription. Lavinia Pitu, a DW video editor, outlines the Hashim Thaci trial and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. Sophia Kleftaki, a DW Greek reporter, investigates the Chios collision that killed 15 migrants, conflicting accounts, restricted footage and local political tensions.

Jan 8, 2026 • 53min
How Denmark Sees Trump’s Greenland Threats
Peter Viggo Jakobsen, a Professor of Strategy and War Studies at the Royal Danish Defence College, discusses the bizarre interest in Greenland from the U.S. government. He explains the historical context of Danish sovereignty over the island and why military annexation would make little sense for the U.S. He delves into the political responses from Denmark and Greenland, highlighting the strong rejection of any takeover attempts. Jakobsen also addresses the strategic implications of Greenland's mineral wealth versus economic realities and the broader geopolitical tensions at play.


