This is not reckless and aggressive rhetoric in isolation, but part of a disturbing pattern, marking a deeply unsettling moment for both the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the post–Second World War international order. The implications of any coercive acquisition of Greenland for the post-War international order would be profound. The alliance, the oldest surviving collective security system, rests on shared interests and principles, long presenting itself as a defensive pact committed to peace and international norms. NATO has long justified its existence by defending sovereignty and resisting territorial revisionism — principles central to its response to Russia after Crimea and Ukraine. The United States could lose trust, weaken security cooperation with long-standing allies, and may push wavering states towards exploring alternative defence partnerships.

Source: Indian Express January 14, 2026 08:52 UTC