Nato starts planning for Arctic military mission amid Greenland row with Trump

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 3, 2026 at 07:02 PM

Nato starts planning for Arctic military mission amid Greenland row with Trump

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NATO has begun military planning for a new Arctic security mission called "Arctic Sentry." This initiative aims to strengthen NATO's presence in the Arctic and High North. The decision follows heightened tensions within the transatlantic alliance, stemming from former US President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland. Trump cited concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in the region as justification for his interest. While details of the mission remain limited, it signifies NATO's commitment to bolstering security in the Arctic amid geopolitical concerns.

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China 30% Russia 30% Denmark 40% Mark Rutte 40% Martin O'Donnell 50% Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe 50% Arctic Sentry 60% United States ×270% Greenland ×580% Arctic ×580% Nato ×590% Donald Trump ×490%

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arctic 100% nato 90% military mission 80% greenland 80% donald trump 70% security 60% arctic sentry 50% transatlantic alliance 40%

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Arctic

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