US vs. Denmark: Can Copenhagen Defend Greenland from American Control?

• US President Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland has sparked concern in Europe and NATO, with potential military measures considered for US control.
• Greenland, the world's largest island, is rich in untapped mineral resources and is politically linked to Denmark, despite being on the North American continent.
• Denmark's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen vowed to strengthen Greenland's defenses, but analysts doubt European forces would engage US troops.
• The US already has extensive access to Greenland through a 1951 Cold War-era agreement, allowing it to bolster troop presence without violating treaties.
• The US military significantly outmatches Denmark's, with 1.3 million active personnel compared to Denmark's 83,000, and vastly superior air and naval power.

Why It Matters: Denmark faces an uphill battle defending Greenland against potential US military action due to vast power disparity.