US and Europe face off over Greenland, EU defense chief warns in strong words

Greenland Acquisition Threat: Discussions about buying or occupying Greenland by US President Donald Trump have heated up international politics. In this matter, the European Union (EU) defense chief has now warned in strong words that if the US tries to occupy Greenland, it could end NATO and the trans-Atlantic alliance.

What is the whole controversy?

According to recent reports, the European Union's top defense official has said that Greenland is not just a piece of land, but an important part of Europe's security and integrity. If the US attacks Greenland's sovereignty, it will immediately end the decades-old military relations between European countries and the US.

Threat to NATO

In NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), the US and European countries work as an organization for each other's security. However, Greenland, which is an autonomous part of Denmark, is under the US's watch. European countries are feeling uneasy due to this gesture of America. Defense experts believe that such a move will shake the foundations of NATO.

Why is America eyeing Greenland?

Strategic location: Greenland is located in the Arctic region, which is very important for keeping a military eye on Russia and China.

Natural resources: There are chances of large amounts of oil, gas and rare earth minerals here.

Security: America wants to establish its strong military base here so that its hold in the northern hemisphere remains strong.

Denmark has already clarified the position

Standing on Denmark and Greenland The Danish government has previously made it clear that Greenland is not for sale. Local leaders of Greenland have also called this US proposal illogical. However, European countries are already certain that America can take any step in the Trump era. European countries are already troubled by America's unwieldy tariff policy, and the Greenland issue could add fuel to the fire.

The European defense chief has warned that if the Trump administration takes an aggressive stance on the Greenland issue, a major rift could arise between the world's two largest military allies (America and Europe). NATO could also end. It is worth noting that Trump has already made European countries uncomfortable on issues such as military aid and funding to NATO.