US invasion of Greenland could risk end of NATO

Democratic senators warned that a U.S. invasion or annexation of Greenland would obligate NATO to respond and could rupture the alliance, and the White House has not ruled out military force.

Democratic senators warned that a U.S. invasion or annexation of Greenland would force NATO to respond and could effectively end the alliance. Their comments followed renewed public remarks by President Trump about acquiring Greenland, and administration officials have not ruled out using military force. Several Republican and Democratic lawmakers have also expressed concern. Some members of Congress are pursuing legislative steps to limit presidential authority over such a deployment. Key points: - Sen. Chris Murphy said NATO would have an obligation to defend Greenland and questioned whether the United States would then be at odds with European allies. - Sen. Mark Warner warned that annexing Greenland could destroy NATO, while also noting Greenland’s strategic importance and existing treaty arrangements with Denmark. - President Trump reiterated that he intends to act on Greenland irrespective of Danish consent and framed the move as preventing other powers from gaining influence. - White House officials declined to rule out military force, and some lawmakers are working on a war powers resolution to restrict deployment authority. Summary: Senators say an annexation of Greenland could rupture NATO and risk conflict with European allies. Some members of Congress are pursuing a war powers resolution; further developments are undetermined at this time.