US EditionGreenland Turns Into an Alliance Problem, Not a Strategic Asset
European and NATO allies oppose U.S. military moves in Greenland without alliance consent, citing risks to NATO unity over strategic Arctic control and resource access.
- A strategic discussion about Arctic access has shifted into a test of alliance limits, with European officials warning a unilateral United States move on Greenland could rupture NATO.
- Washington seeks Greenland for practical reasons, including control of key approaches and infrastructure, while the territory remains one of the few Arctic locations fully inside Western political space amid Russia and China’s growing activity.
- The tone from Washington has made the issue harder as the White House's cartoon-style posts inflame European partners who now state limits publicly, straining NATO diplomacy.
- European allies insist they will not accept a U.S. military presence outside NATO, while Denmark and Greenlandic authorities reject bilateral defence arrangements bypassing alliance consent.
- The Arctic holds around 90 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, and Greenland’s offshore basins keep Washington interested despite slow, costly development and supply control concerns.
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US-Denmark tensions over Greenland 'not the end' of NATO, Sprūds says
In an interview Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds sought to dispel concerns the NATO military alliance is in crisis over Greenland, saying he would "not over-dramatise" the situation.
'Very serious action': Rep. Olszewski speaks on Trump's threats to take over Greenland
As President Donald Trump continues to talk about the United States taking over Greenland, Maryland Rep. Johnny Olszewski said it comes with all kinds of risks. Olszewski said any action in Greenland does not make America safer. “It also risks tearing up the NATO charter and at worst bringing us into a global conflict,” Olszewski said. Before the talks began Wednesday, Denmark announced it would increase its military presence in Greenland. Sever…
The deployment of forces followed a meeting in Washington
Greenland Turns Into an Alliance Problem, Not a Strategic Asset
European officials are now publicly warning that a unilateral U.S. military move on Greenland would rupture NATO. Greenland has responded by saying any defence activity must sit inside the alliance, and Denmark has backed that position publicly ahead of senior-level talks with Washington. This is no longer being handled through Denmark and NATO behind closed doors. Allies are now saying in public what they will and will not accept. They will not…
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