Denmark. The stir at the international level regarding the security of Greenland has intensified. NATO countries have become active to protect Greenland from any external threat. On Denmark’s appeal, so far six NATO countries have decided to send their soldiers or military personnel there. These include Sweden, Norway, Germany, France, Netherlands and Canada. Greenland is an autonomous region of Denmark, but due to its strategic importance it has come to the center of global politics.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to occupy Greenland, calling it essential for America’s national security. Trump claims that Russia and China can take advantage of Greenland. After these statements, Denmark and Greenland, along with their allies, have started increasing military presence there and in the surrounding areas.
According to media reports, Sweden first announced sending troops to Greenland. Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson said that this step has been taken at the request of Denmark. This deployment is being done under the Danish military exercise ‘Operation Arctic Endurance’. After this, Norway’s Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said that his country is also sending two military personnel to Greenland. He said that NATO countries are constantly discussing ways to strengthen the security of the Arctic region.
Germany has also announced to send troops to Greenland. According to the German government, 13 soldiers will be sent as part of a reconnaissance mission. The mission has been launched at the request of Denmark and aims to learn how to further strengthen the security of the region, which could also include maritime surveillance. A French military officer said that France has also sent its military personnel to Greenland, who will take part in joint exercises with many allied countries.
Trump has been continuously saying that Greenland is important for America’s national security and NATO should help America, but other NATO member countries including Denmark have rejected this demand. He clearly says that Greenland is a part of Denmark and under NATO rules, member countries cannot attack each other.
