Special Advisor @ DK MFA
Copenhagen, Denmark
Joined December 2012
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As always, looking forward to talking about IR careers!
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For every dollar Denmark spends on Ukraine, France sends 7 cents, Italy 7 cents, the US zero. Denmark has given 3.25% of GDP—the highest in the world.
On election day, Ukraine barely comes up. Not because Danes don't care—70% agree on keeping the support going.
A reporter walked Aarhus asking voters. Out of 40–50 people, one disagreed. His wife interrupted him.
If all NATO countries had matched Denmark, Ukraine would have received $2 trillion—not $350 billion.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/…
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🇺🇸 Virginia-class SSN USS Delaware surfaced 7 nautical miles off Nuuk, 🇬🇱Greenland yesterday to evacuate a crew member who required urgent medical treatment.
Danish Arctic Command says it airlifted a submariner to hospital in Nuuk by MH-60R Seahawk from Patrol Vessel 🇩🇰HDMS Vædderen.
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: IR Career Starters - February 2026 linkedin.com/pulse/ir-career… via @LinkedIn
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Danish foreign minister and Danish ambassador to the US fist-bump after the meeting with Vance and Rubio #Greenland
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Alexander Borum retweeted
Sands: “Denmark can't even afford to defend Denmark itself.”
Lucas: “That’s actually wrong… it’s false.”
UCD professor @ScottLucas_EA slams former US Ambassador @CarlaHSands for "misinformation" regarding Denmark’s ability to secure Greenland from the US.
@AyeshaHazarika
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Alexander Borum retweeted
"The Ukrainians never wanted war, that’s why they deserve peace"
King Frederik of Denmark in his New Year’s speech.
After 13 years, I spend at least half my time wondering why I'm still here #MyXAnniversary
Alexander Borum retweeted
@Akborum December IR career starters is out now and with Christmas round the corner there is no better time to grind away at those applications! 🌟
inc: @OECD @hrw @CFR_org @BrookingsInst @CSIS @DRC_ngo @IISS_org @ICMPD @CEPS_thinktank & more! 🎉
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ALT Close-up of a globe highlighting North America, showcasing geography and cartography details.
Alexander Borum retweeted
⚡️ EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to @ArlaadiMnetwork at #AUEU25 in #Luanda, the capital of #Angola, #Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs @AliOmarMP praised the summit as a pivotal moment for continental diplomacy. He emphasized the country's firm commitment to deepening its partnership with the #EU, aligning cooperation efforts with the broader aspirations and strategic vision of the African Union.
Busy times here in Luanda 🇦🇴
“much accomplished in 25 years; we’ll continue learning from each other & working together under #AUEU reliable partnership” 🇪🇺@eu_eeas #Africa Managing Director @llombartpatUE opens the Senior Officials Meeting preparing #AUEU25 Summit in Luanda with co-host @AmbMiguelBembe
Alexander Borum retweeted
Dear Mette, just 6 months ago here in Copenhagen, I presented our White Paper on Defence.
Our concept for strengthening Europe's security in a dangerous world.
Today, EU leaders meet to frame Europe’s plan to be fully defence-ready by 2030.
Copenhagen will remain the place where we shape the future of Europe's defence.
Alexander Borum retweeted
‼️‼️🇩🇪🇩🇰 BREAKING -The German Navy’s Sachsen-class frigate FGS Hamburg (F220), currently deployed with the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) under NATO’s Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), has arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark.
During its port call, the frigate will help safeguard the Danish capital’s airspace amid this week’s EU summit on defense and support for Ukraine, while also contributing to NATO’s ongoing Baltic Sentry operations.
The ship is equipped with the following air defense systems:
▪️ Mk. 41 launcher with 24 SM-2 Block III surface-to-air missiles and 32 RIM-162 ESSM missiles respectively.
▪️ Two launchers with RIM-116 RAM surface-to-air missiles.
▪️ One 76-mm OTO-Melara gun.
See the latest updates with us: @NSTRIKE1231
Alexander Borum retweeted
‼️‼️🇷🇺🇨🇳 BREAKING - The influential British think tank, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), has published an 800-page leaked Russian secret document online. According to the files, Moscow agreed to sell China airborne equipment, training courses, and amphibious vehicles to support preparations for a military operation against Taiwan. The total deal is valued at $210 million.
🔸 RUSI (Royal United Services Institute) is a UK-based think tank specializing in air, land, and naval security, military strategy, defense policy, and broader security issues. Founded in 1831, it is considered one of the oldest and most authoritative military–political research institutes in the world.
See the latest updates with us: @visionergeo
Alexander Borum retweeted
It's time to start planning for next year's conference! Get in touch if you want information on the process, or if you'd like us to share a call for papers!
Reminder that our #BISA2026 call & homepage is OPEN NOW - we can't wait to see you in Brighton! 🎉
🌟 Our call for papers is here with submissions for papers opening on the 24th of September - conference.bisa.ac.uk
@SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden @IRSussex @BrightonCentre
ALT BISA social media card with the BISA logo, #BISA2026, Brighton, UK, 3-5 June, conference.bisa.ac.uk
Alexander Borum retweeted
📚 September IR career starters with @Akborum from @DanishMFA
A list of internships, traineeships, fellowships & entry-level IR positions on our website 🌟
inc: @OECD @hrw @CFR_org @BrookingsInst @RANDCorporation @Welthungerhilfe & more! 🎉
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