By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s revived threats to control Greenland, former European Council President Donald Tusk issued a warning, raising concerns over potential American actions. These remarks followed the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, leading to fears in Europe that Washington could attempt a takeover of Greenland. The dramatic operation prompted a stern rebuke from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who stated that annexing the Arctic island would “make absolutely no sense,” with other Nordic nations expressing their support. The EU’s response to the U.S. intervention in Venezuela has been varied, with calls for restraint and criticism of the attack on the nation’s sovereignty.
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Europe must unite or it’s ‘finished,’ Poland’s Tusk warns as Trump salivates over Greenland. It’s truly a moment that crystallizes the urgency of the situation. Donald Trump’s perceived interest in Greenland, whether serious or not, has lit a fire under the discussion of European unity. The warning from Poland, the sentiment of “Europe must unite or it’s finished,” resonates with a sense of impending crisis and the need for decisive action.
The erosion of trust in the United States, amplified by Trump’s actions, has left allies questioning their reliance on Washington. The call for a unified European defense force, separate from NATO, gains considerable weight in this context. It’s a recognition that relying on others to safeguard shared interests might no longer be viable. The echoes of historical power plays, even those in a somewhat fictionalized form, further underscore the vulnerability of a divided Europe in a world defined by the ambitions of larger powers. It seems like the scenario is a chilling reenactment of historical maneuvers, where alliances shift, and smaller nations find themselves caught in the crossfire.
Trump’s fascination with Greenland seems, on the surface, perplexing. The strategic advantages are already afforded by NATO membership. The economic viability of extracting Greenland’s resources, given the harsh climate, is questionable. But the real danger lies in the potential for conflict, the best-case scenario for Putin. It is easy to see how Trump’s actions are creating an environment where the existing international order is breaking down. The idea that a single individual can so profoundly impact global dynamics is unsettling.
The shift in the political landscape in the United States, marked by a sharp political divide, is also alarming. The rapid reversals in policy, the changing priorities, and the lack of a cohesive foreign policy strategy make it difficult for other nations to forge long-term alliances. The lack of political stability is also unsettling to observe. The repeated cycles of distraction and the dominance of propaganda create a climate of uncertainty, undermining any semblance of international trust.
The call for accountability, for sanctions against those who benefit from the current system, is understandable. The rise of populism and extremism in various nations around the world threatens the very idea of a unified Europe. The sentiment expressed by the Czech Republic, coupled with the slow pace of action within the EU, points to an internal struggle that needs to be addressed before any external threat can be properly countered. The European Union’s tendency to deliberate extensively before taking action, as described, is a dangerous habit when faced with an existential threat.
The United States’ seemingly aggressive approach, be it economic, diplomatic, or potentially military, is a cause for concern. The choice of aggression over collaboration, of dominance over cooperation, poses a direct challenge to the interests of Europe and of a global order. Europe needs to develop a cohesive foreign policy. The vision of a future shaped by the interests of the United States, Russia, and China, where the rest of the world is carved up amongst them, is a terrifying one.
The idea of European countries deploying troops in Greenland, or France extending its nuclear umbrella, is, at least, a starting point. It may be the actions necessary to deter any aggressive actions by the United States. The potential loss of European bases, the annexation of Greenland, and the drive for rare earth metals highlight the potential for conflict.
The very real possibility of a world fractured by a few powerful nations demands a decisive response. It’s time to build a new world order that includes Europe, or see Europe, and the rest of the world, become dominated by the United States, Russia and China. It’s also important to understand that Trump’s interest in Greenland isn’t about the country’s size, population, or resources. It’s about geopolitical power and control.
The EU has to be the 4th player in the game, a power able to protect itself from external pressures. The need for a European federation is paramount, and it needs to happen now. The EU needs to become independent, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine, which has exposed the unwillingness to take action. The reliance on the United States for everything from IT infrastructure to defense technology is a massive strategic vulnerability.
While some might suggest that the EU can’t act, that unification won’t happen, and that the regular people are going to be negatively impacted, there is still the potential to rise up and meet this challenge. It is the time for Europe to stand up for its interests. The European Union needs to get rid of the United States and Chinese dependencies, and build its own manufacturing, tech, and defense.