European Analysts Skeptical of US Plans for Semi-Autonomous Island

A trio of European analysts say they are not convinced the US will opt for military action to secure Greenland, despite renewed rhetoric from senior Trump administration officials. The analysts believe the US is pursuing negotiation and potential purchase, rather than military force. This development comes as Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen predicted that any US attack on Greenland would bring about the end of the alliance. The situation highlights the need for European allies to stress the political cost of an attack and support the US’ military-strategic goals in the High North and Arctic.