Trump’s threat to take Greenland, from a Nato ally, raises doubt on US commitment to extended nuclear deterrence across Europe

It’s not for peaceful purposes,” U,S, Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said. “They’re not studying the seals and the polar bears."

I mean, NATO would have an obligation to defend Greenland. And so query whether we would be at war with Europe, with England, with France,” Sen. Chris Murphy said.

Conflict over Greenland could destroy the transatlantic alliance, requiring a new European security treaty to replace it

The Arctic is rapidly becoming a front line for NATO competition with Russia and China, as adversaries expand their presence in the High North and probe alliance defenses, the top American general in Europe said.

The Florida Congressman introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act to Strengthen U.S. National Security and Put Our Adversaries on Notice bill Monday, aimed at “securing America’s strategic national security interests in the Arctic and countering the growing threats posed by China and Russia.