Trump's Greenland ambitions test Euro-Atlantic relations
Spanish media are warning that threats from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could harm euro-Atlantic relations and lead to unpredictable global consequences. The newspaper "El País" emphasizes that Trump has already made threats against Canada and Denmark regarding Greenland, increasing the concern of European allies about the direction of Washington's policy.
"Euro-Atlantic relations, which are at a high level thanks to Joe Biden's administration, could deteriorate, changing the global geopolitical landscape," adds "El País".
The newspaper "El Mundo" notes that Trump feels "untouchable" after his election victory, allowing him "unrestrained authoritarianism and expansionist visions".
American foreign policy is one step away from returning to the 19th century, comments "El Mundo".
Uncertainty among allies
The Madrid newspaper "ABC" questions whether Trump's threats are a "negotiator's bluff or a real threat?" Even if they are a bluff, their recipients do not consider them a "joke". "The global consequences of fulfilling Trump's neo-imperial vision are hard to predict," writes "ABC".
On one hand, they could strengthen the ambitions of other authoritarian powers, like Russia or China, while on the other hand, they could undermine U.S. alliances with Europe, forcing those countries to seek other means of ensuring their security.
Backdrop of the Greenland conflict
Donald Trump continues his aggressive policy toward the Arctic, pointing to Greenland as a key area for U.S. national security. Greenland, a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, has long interested the United States due to its strategic location and rich natural resources. Russia also declares its interests in the region, increasing tensions between the powers.
North America's interest in Greenland largely stems from threats posed by China and Russia, which have a significant military presence in the Arctic. American advisors warn that climate change and potential exploitation of mineral resources on the island could provoke an arms race in the region. The United States maintains strategic military bases there, which play a key role in monitoring global threats.
Donald Trump's comments regarding Greenland cause significant tensions in Danish-American relations. The U.S. President-elect's remarks about potentially annexing the island as important for U.S. national interests have drawn criticism from the European Union and the Russian Federation. Denmark, the historic sovereign of the island, maintains a cautious stance, calling for calm in international discussions.
