Tehran- IRAF- The Guardian, in an article by Natalie Tocci, wrote that after several European countries, in response to Donald Trump’s threats regarding Greenland, raised the possibility of holding military exercises in the region, Trump stated in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he no longer intends to seize the island by force.
The newspaper went on to say that this recent experience carries a clear message for Europe: the continent’s leaders must realize that even demonstrating a minimal degree of firmness is far more effective than past policies based on flattery, retreat, and submission in dealing with Trump.
According to The Guardian, Trump understands only a language rooted in power and coercion.
In recent weeks, the issue of Greenland — a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark in the Arctic — has become one of the main sources of tension in relations between the United States and its European allies.
U.S. President Donald Trump, reiterating Washington’s desire for “access” to or even control of this strategic island, has said that Greenland is vital to U.S. national security and has urged European allies to “decide” on its future.
These remarks have triggered strong reactions from some European leaders and led to increased military measures, including calls for NATO exercises in the region and the deployment of European military forces to Greenland.
Some countries, such as France and the United Kingdom, in coordination with Denmark, have deployed troops or officers to participate in military and reconnaissance exercises in Greenland to demonstrate their readiness to respond to any potential action. This presence aims to strengthen deterrence and enhance regional military preparedness.
