Legal Implications of US Threats to Annex Greenland Amid NATO Tensions
DEFENSE
The US administration's threats to annex Greenland pose significant legal challenges under international, EU, and Danish law, particularly regarding Denmark's sovereignty and Greenland's self-determination rights. This situation complicates NATO's collective defense obligations and raises concerns among allies about internal cohesion. Diplomats from Greenland and Denmark are set to discuss these tensions with US officials, emphasizing Greenland's strategic importance amid Arctic geopolitical competition.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:11 AM