European leaders are strengthening diplomatic ties with Greenland amid renewed U.S. interest in acquiring the Arctic territory, with Danish Defence Committee Chair Rasmus Jarlov calling potential conflict over the island "the dumbest war in history." The remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump continues advocating for American control of Greenland since taking office last year.
Jarlov emphasized to Sky News that neither China nor Russia maintains significant presence in Greenland, stating: "They don't have consulates. They don't have any mining activities. They're simply not there." He reiterated Greenlanders' firm rejection of foreign acquisition, noting their clear preference to maintain current political arrangements.
British Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander revealed ongoing NATO discussions about potential troop deployments, characterizing them as routine coordination among allies. Multiple European governments have reportedly engaged in strategic talks following Trump's repeated territorial claims, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirming that Greenland's future "should be determined by Greenland and Denmark."
The situation highlights growing Arctic geopolitical tensions as climate change opens new shipping routes and resource exploration opportunities. Analysts suggest European unity on this issue reflects broader concerns about maintaining stability in strategically sensitive polar regions.
