Ian Bremmer Warns: Trump's Greenland Standoff Could End NATO, Benefit China
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CNBC TV1819-01-2026, 17:38

Ian Bremmer Warns: Trump's Greenland Standoff Could End NATO, Benefit China

  • Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, warns that a prolonged US-Greenland standoff under Donald Trump could weaken NATO and shift global power.
  • Bremmer, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that Trump's demand for territorial control of Greenland could lead to the "end of NATO" as it exists.
  • He highlighted that a fractured transatlantic relationship would create strategic opportunities for China, which stands to benefit significantly.
  • Bremmer described Trump's foreign policy with two modes: "FAFO" (fool around and find out) for tough stances and "TACO" (Trump always chickens out) for retreats.
  • He noted that Trump views European allies as FAFO, and they must demonstrate TACO through unified responses to alter his approach.

Why It Matters: Trump's Greenland policy risks NATO's future, empowering China, and demanding a unified European response.

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