US action against Greenland would undermine Nato, but now is not the time to panic

Donald Trump sees Greenland as national security priority for the US. muratart / Shutterstock

Shortly after the US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, US president Donald Trump restated his claim to Greenland. The White House sees Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, as crucial for national security and is reportedly considering a range of options to acquire the island. This includes “utilising the US military”.

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