A view shows the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. File Image/Pool via Reuters
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Firstpost07-01-2026, 10:31

Trump's Greenland Ambition Threatens NATO's Core

  • US President Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland is causing a major internal crisis within NATO, alarming European allies.
  • European leaders, including France, Germany, and the UK, united with Canada and Poland to reject Trump's claims, asserting Greenland's status is for Denmark and its people to decide.
  • Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen warned that any US military action against Greenland would effectively end NATO, while Greenland's Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen condemned US "disrespect."
  • Trump cites Greenland's strategic location, mineral wealth, and countering Russian/Chinese activity as reasons for US control, exploring options from purchase to military force.
  • The dispute exposes a widening gap in strategic priorities within NATO, risking the alliance's credibility and providing an opening for adversaries like Russia and China.

Why It Matters: Trump's pursuit of Greenland sparks an unprecedented NATO crisis, challenging the alliance's unity and core principles.

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