Greenland

Europe’s Realistic Options if the United States Attempts to Annex Greenland

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Europe’s Realistic Options if the United States Attempts to Annex Greenland

 Introduction In early 2026, renewed rhetoric from senior U.S. political leaders about acquiring or even annexing Greenland — a sovereign territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and part of NATO — sparked significant concern in Europe. European governments, including France, Germany, Denmark and EU institutions, condemned such proposals, reaffirming that Greenland’s sovereignty belongs to its people and Denmark’s constitutional processes, not external coercion. While … Read more

Greenland, the Gordian Knot of the Transatlantic Relationship

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Greenland, the Gordian Knot of the Transatlantic Relationship

Anyone passionate about history is at least somewhat familiar with the story of the “Gordian knot,” but for readers who may not be very well acquainted with the military exploits of Alexander the Great, it is useful to briefly revisit this story. In the fourth century BCE, Phrygia, a region in Asia Minor, was part of the Persian Empire. The principal city of Phrygia was Gordium. In one of the city’s temples stood a chariot bound with an extremely intricate knot. According to the legend transmitted by historical sources, whoever untied the knot would rule Asia. Alexander the Great attacked the Persian Empire in 334 BCE and arrived at Gordium. Whether out of superstition or as a very capable politician who understood the propaganda value of the prophecy, he chose to cut the knot with his sword, demonstrating not only that he would become the ruler of Asia, but also the manner in which he would come to rule it: by the sword.