Geopolitical issues have heated up again after statements and political signals from the United States sparked speculation about a possible US takeover of Greenland. Although no concrete action has been taken, the statement has prompted European countries, including France, to work with allies to develop contingency plans in case such an extreme scenario actually occurs.

Greenland and US Strategic Interests

Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory and NATO member, holds a strategic position in the Arctic region. This territory is crucial for missile defense systems, military routes, and global security interests. The United States has long maintained a military base in Greenland, effectively granting the US strategic access without the need to directly take over the territory.

Real Threat or Political Rhetoric.

To date, there has been no indication of any concrete military action by the US to take control of Greenland. Analysts believe this issue reflects more political rhetoric and diplomatic pressure than a genuine invasion plan. Taking over territory belonging to a NATO member state would violate international law and risk triggering a major crisis within the alliance itself.

Is NATO Potentially Broken?

The likelihood of NATO breaking up is considered very small. Denmark, the sovereign owner of Greenland, is a full NATO member, and NATO Article 5 states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on the entire alliance. If the US were to act aggressively, such a move would put Washington in a position to violate its own NATO commitments.

However, observers believe that:

Internal NATO tensions could increase

Trust between allies could be disrupted

European and US security coordination could be tested

This has prompted countries like France to begin developing contingency plans with allies.

Global Impact and Market Reaction

The Greenland issue has also increased global market vigilance. Geopolitical tensions tend to:

Support safe-haven assets like gold

Increase volatility in major currencies

Make investors more cautious about risky assets

Conclusion

While the issue of taking over Greenland sounds serious, the chances of the US actually taking such a step remain very slim. NATO is also considered to remain solid, despite the potential for harsh rhetoric to create internal friction. For global markets, this issue serves more as a geopolitical alarm than a threat of actual conflict, but it is still enough to keep sentiment cautious. (Cay)

Source: Newsmaker.id