- cross-posted to:
- worldnews@lemmit.online
- cross-posted to:
- worldnews@lemmit.online
Summary
NATO allies informally discussed deploying troops to Greenland after Trump threatened military action to seize the Danish territory.
Germany and other European nations explored possible responses, including invoking NATO’s Article 5, though it was ruled out due to US veto power.
Denmark pledged $1.5 billion to bolster Arctic security, while NATO considered expanding its presence.
Trump cites strategic concerns over Russian and Chinese influence and US missile defense. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged Arctic security needs but sought to defuse tensions.
Yes, a new military alliance and other new non-US Western treaties needs to happen. Badly.
Although, he’s saying he wants 5% spending from all members now, so maybe he’s still planning to “shoot himself in the foot” by leaving.