Nato chief's tactic on Trump's Greenland threats? Change topicListen to this articleNato Secretary General Mark Rutte faces a tough balancing act over US claims on Greenland. (Photo: AFP)BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) — US President Donald Trump's demands to take over North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) ally Denmark's territory Greenland have thrust alliance chief Mark Rutte into an uncomfortable position. "Rutte knows that if he fails now he could get burnt and lose his capital with Trump," a senior Nato diplomat told Agence France-Presse (AFP). "Rutte still has a responsibility, which is to decide when he thinks it is most appropriate to chip in," said Camille Grand, another former senior Nato official.

Source: Bangkok Post January 16, 2026 15:11 UTC