Trump’s Threats to Greenland Raise Serious Questions for NATO

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Lara JakesJanuary 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM

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In January 2026, President Trump's threats to seize Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, are raising concerns about the future of NATO. Denmark, a founding member of NATO, and Greenland are sending diplomats to the White House to discuss the matter with U.S. officials. Trump claims American ownership is necessary to protect Greenland's surrounding waters from Russia and China. While NATO allies are devising plans to secure the area and Secretary General Rutte emphasizes the importance of working together, analysts suggest that a potential invasion by one NATO member on another could severely damage the alliance. Trump has previously used threats to influence NATO, including pushing for increased defense spending and pausing aid to Ukraine.

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Nuuk 30% Ukraine 40% Marco Rubio 40% JD Vance 40% China 50% Lars Lokke Rasmussen 50% Russia 50% Denmark ×270% United States ×375% Greenland ×785% Donald Trump ×790% NATO ×1195%

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nato 100% greenland 90% trans-atlantic security alliance 80% mutual-defense pact 70% military force 60% arctic 50% defense spending 50% international relations 40%

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