Greenland’s government and NATO have pledged to enhance security in the Arctic region following renewed threats by former US President Donald Trump to annex the island. On Monday, NATO and Greenlandic officials said they would work together to reinforce the defence of the Danish autonomous territory, in an effort to deter any potential US move to take control of Greenland. Tensions escalated on Sunday after Trump declared that the United States would acquire the territory “one way or the other,” while mocking Greenland’s limited defences by claiming it had only “two dog sleds.”
Faced with the prospect of annexation by force, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen reaffirmed the island’s commitment to NATO. “Our security and defence belong in NATO. That is a fundamental and firm line,” Nielsen said in a post on social media.
NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte also confirmed on Monday that the alliance is considering “next steps” to strengthen security in the Arctic. Diplomats within NATO indicated that some member states have proposed new initiatives, including the possible launch of a dedicated mission in the region. However, discussions remain at an early stage, with no concrete plans yet agreed.
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