US official: Acquiring Greenland is 'only solution' for NATO security

The United States government believes acquiring Greenland is currently the sole viable option to permanently address security risks concerning the strategically important Arctic island. A senior U.S. official, speaking ahead of the NATO summit, told reporters that this approach would best meet NATO's defense needs for the region. The official pointed to "heavy naval activity" in Greenland's vicinity and President Donald Trump's objective of finding a "permanent" solution as key drivers for this stance. While other options are reportedly being considered, the U.S. official reiterated that the acquisition of Greenland remains the preferred path. Trump's previous open threats of annexation, which caused diplomatic friction with NATO ally Denmark and raised questions about alliance cohesion, were ultimately withdrawn. However, his administration maintains its claims over the island, citing concerns about potential threats from Russia and China. Both Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected any U.S. annexation plans. Despite these rejections, diplomatic discussions between Greenland, Denmark, and the U.S. administration are reportedly underway, aiming to find a compromise.

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We are still of the view that this is the best way to meet NATO's defense needs regarding Greenland.