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Reuters: Trump's Greenland Ambitions Threaten NATO Cohesion

Published January 16, 2026, 07:27
Reuters: Trump's Greenland Ambitions Threaten NATO Cohesion

Donald Trump's insistence on acquiring Greenland is causing deep concern among US allies in NATO, jeopardizing the Alliance's cohesion. The possibility of a unilateral US action, such as seizing Greenland – territory of a NATO member – is considered unprecedented and could lead to a serious weakening or even dissolution of NATO. This would leave Europe vulnerable to potential threats, particularly from Russia. NATO allies, worried about increasing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, are looking for ways to strengthen their presence in the region and counter US ambitions. Denmark and other European countries have already announced small military missions to Greenland, as part of exercises aimed at preventing further escalation. Discussions within NATO are still in their early stages, but measures such as enhanced air and naval surveillance, and the use of monitoring technology, are being considered. However, the success of these efforts depends on their acceptance by Donald Trump himself. The situation is considered extremely critical, with some analysts believing that NATO is closer to collapse than ever before. Trump's persistence in acquiring Greenland, combined with uncertainty about US commitment to collective defense, is creating a dangerous security vacuum in Europe and the Arctic.