Trump's Greenland Bid Ignites Global Row: Denmark Warns NATO at Risk

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News18•07-01-2026, 11:57
Trump's Greenland Bid Ignites Global Row: Denmark Warns NATO at Risk
- •President Trump revived his demand for the US to acquire Greenland, citing national security and Denmark's inability to protect its strategic Arctic position.
- •Denmark and Greenland strongly reject the US proposal, calling it disrespectful and a threat to sovereignty, with Denmark warning it could rupture NATO.
- •Greenland's strategic location between North America and Europe, its role in monitoring missile activity, and vast mineral wealth are key drivers for US interest.
- •The US has a long history of interest in Greenland, including a 1946 purchase offer by President Harry Truman and existing military bases like Pituffik Space Base.
- •European leaders, Canada, and the Netherlands support Denmark, emphasizing Greenland belongs to its people and decisions must be made by Denmark and Greenland.
Why It Matters: Trump's push for Greenland sparks international crisis, testing alliances and Arctic security.
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