By Admin 
Greenland Security: There has been a stir at the international level regarding the security of Greenland. NATO countries have increased their activity to protect Greenland from any ‘external threat’. On Denmark’s appeal, so far six NATO countries have decided to send their soldiers or military personnel there. These include Sweden, Norway, Germany, France, Netherlands and Canada. Greenland is an autonomous region of Denmark, but due to its strategic importance it has come to the center of global politics.
Tension increased due to Trump’s statement
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to occupy Greenland, calling it essential for America’s national security. Trump claims that Russia and China can take advantage of Greenland. After these statements, Denmark and Greenland, along with their allies, have started increasing their military presence there and in the surrounding areas.
Sweden and Norway started
Sweden first announced sending troops to Greenland. Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that this step has been taken at the request of Denmark. This deployment is being done under Denmark’s military exercise ‘Operation Arctic Endurance’. After this, Norway’s Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said that his country is also sending two military personnel to Greenland. He said that NATO countries are continuously discussing ways to strengthen the security of the Arctic region.
Germany and France also joined
Germany has also announced to send troops to Greenland. According to the German government, 13 soldiers will be sent as part of a reconnaissance mission. The mission has been launched at the request of Denmark and aims to learn how to further strengthen the security of the region, which could also include maritime surveillance. A French military officer said that France has also sent its military personnel to Greenland, who will take part in joint exercises with many allied countries.
What is the purpose of this deployment of NATO?
The purpose of this military activity is not completely clear. On one hand, NATO countries want to show that they are not ignoring Trump’s security concerns. They also want to indicate that if there is a threat from Russia and China, then the solution is to work together within NATO. On the other hand, the presence of European and Canadian troops could also be a message to Trump that trying to occupy Greenland would mean conflict with his own close allies. However, all the countries have sent a very limited number of soldiers, which makes it clear that this step is not aggressive but to show symbolic solidarity.
Disagreements persist in NATO
Trump has consistently said that Greenland is important for America’s national security and that NATO should help America. But other NATO member countries including Denmark have rejected this demand. He clearly says that Greenland is a part of Denmark and under NATO rules, member countries cannot attack each other.