U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing multiple options — including possible military action — to take control of Greenland, the White House said on Tuesday, in a move that has raised fresh concerns among global leaders and NATO allies. Reuters
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump views the acquisition of the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic territory — which is self-governing but part of the Kingdom of Denmark — as a national security priority. She said the president and his team are considering a range of approaches to achieve this goal, and that “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option” available to the commander in chief. ABC News
The remarks mark a notable escalation in Trump’s long-standing interest in Greenland. While he previously suggested the United States might seek to purchase the island, the inclusion of military options in official statements has alarmed Denmark and other NATO members. Danish leaders have warned that any forceful attempt to seize the territory could fracture the alliance and undermine decades of transatlantic security cooperation. The Guardian
The comments also come in the wake of recent U.S. military actions abroad, and as global rivals like Russia and China increase their presence in the Arctic region — a key factor cited by U.S. officials in justifying strategic interest in Greenland. However, international critics insist that Greenland’s sovereign future should be decided by its people and Denmark, not imposed by force. Sky News
This development has sparked widespread debate over international law, sovereignty, and the future of NATO — making Greenland, long seen as remote, a major flashpoint in global geopolitics.
