In Focus by The Hindu In Focus-Parley | Does Trump's Greenland plan signal the end of NATO?
Jan 22, 2026
C. Raja Mohan, a noted journalist and foreign policy analyst, teams up with T.G. Suresh, an expert in geopolitics, to delve into the implications of Trump's push for Greenland. They explore how this move tests NATO's solidarity and Article Five, highlighting the strategic significance of Arctic shipping routes and resources. Discussions reveal the chilling effects on NATO allies and raise questions about U.S. military intentions in the region. With rising competition from Russia and China, both guests analyze the future of NATO under pressure from Trump's demands.
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Unilateralism Tests Alliance Norms
- Donald Trump's Greenland push reflects a new unilateralism that disregards international law and alliance niceties.
- C. Raja Mohan suggests a negotiated face-saving compromise between the US and Denmark is likely.
Greenland Isn't The Arctic's Gatekeeper
- Strategic talk around Greenland mixes security, shipping routes and mineral access but geographic logic is unclear.
- T.G. Suresh notes the Northwest Passage flows through Canadian Arctic, so Greenland alone doesn't control Arctic shipping.
Sovereignty Threats Undermine NATO's Pillar
- Threats to violate a NATO member's sovereignty undermine American credibility as Europe's security guarantor.
- C. Raja Mohan warns Europeans will face a reckoning about self-reliance and increased defense spending.