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US, Greenland, and British Bases in Cyprus as a Precedent

Published January 25, 2026, 16:12
US, Greenland, and British Bases in Cyprus as a Precedent

Donald Trump's initial intention to take control of Greenland, along with the reactions from Denmark and other Scandinavian countries, raises questions about the potential weakening of NATO and the balance of power on the Western front. This move highlights the lack of a NATO mechanism to protect member states when the threat comes from another member, a position long supported by Greece due to threats from Turkey. At the same time, Trump's stance strengthens the trend towards European defense autonomy, with countries like France and Germany promoting the idea of an autonomous defense pillar for the EU. Repeating a model like the British Bases in Cyprus in Greenland could be a possible solution, while the revival of the Monroe Doctrine and Trump's potential claims for Canada and Latin America could lead to the isolation of the US due to lack of trust from its allies.