New Arctic conflict: USA and NATO

According to expert comments, a new battle for control over the Arctic is unfolding, with Greenland becoming one of the key areas. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized his willingness to intervene in Greenland's governance, considering its potential inclusion into the country 'by other means.' After the Venezuelan scenario involving the capture of the president and the killing of hundreds of people, the American leader's statements regarding another foreign policy target lack populist characteristics. According to the White House, Denmark faces a choice: either expect an American landing or voluntarily sell the island. Norway in Oslo expresses concern, fearing that the next US target could be the northern archipelago of Svalbard, possessing strategic importance and reserves of rare earth metals. Experts note that increased US presence in the Arctic could undermine the stability of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Why does Trump want Greenland? What is his strategy? These are the questions raised by Ekaterina Tikhomirova's column.

Context

In 2019, Trump expressed a desire to annex Greenland to the United States. After the US proposed taking control of part of the Arctic, NATO member countries began discussing possible measures to balance regional interests.