How a US takeover of Greenland would undermine Nato from within

The Guardian - World News National SecurityAnalysisEN 4 min read 100% complete by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editorJanuary 6, 2026 at 05:44 PM

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The article discusses concerns about the potential impact of a hypothetical US takeover of Greenland (a Danish territory) on NATO. It highlights the ambiguity in NATO's founding treaty regarding conflict between member states, specifically how Article 5 would apply if the US were to attack Greenland. The article suggests such an action would undermine the alliance's effectiveness and benefit Russia. It also references past remarks by Donald Trump questioning the US commitment to defending NATO members who don't meet defense spending targets and a US national security strategy that raised concerns about Europe's future. The article implies that recent diplomatic efforts to appease the US may not have resolved underlying tensions within NATO.

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Donald Trump said he would not protect “delinquent” Nato members.

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Nato allies, bar Spain, agreed to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035.

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A US invasion of Greenland would undermine NATO from within.

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The US explicitly challenging the historical sovereignty of Denmark, a fellow ally.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Pete Hegseth 40% Kremlin 40% Ukraine 50% Mark Rutte ×260% Denmark ×270% Russia 70% Donald Trump ×380% Greenland ×380% United States ×790% North Atlantic Treaty Organization ×895%

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nato 100% us takeover of greenland 80% article 5 70% defense spending 60% transatlantic relations 60% donald trump 50% russia 50% national security strategy 40% military alliance 40%