by Brian Neyra, AC geopolitical correspondent

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Donald Trump’s NATO policy—basically a mix of tough love, unpaid invoices, and the constant threat of ghosting—has worked wonders for European defense. Take Norway, for example. Once known for its peaceful fjords and World’s Happiest People rankings, it’s now flexing its military muscles in ways no one expected.

Faced with Trump’s relentless calls to “pay up” or risk being left to fend off potential threats with Viking cosplay alone, Norway has dramatically increased its defense spending. But in true Scandinavian fashion, it has taken a unique approach: military dance training. Yes, Norwegian soldiers are now mastering synchronized battle choreography, presumably so they can pirouette past Russian border guards or moonwalk around missile threats.

Some say Trump’s strategy was reckless, others say it was genius. Either way, NATO now has better-funded allies—and Norway has a military ready to fight and win “Dancing with the Stars: Arctic Warfare Edition.”