Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Larry Johnson: Trump, Greenland & the End of NATO
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Jan 20, 2026 Larry Johnson, a former CIA intelligence analyst and author of Sonar21, shares insights on Trump's controversial stance toward Greenland and its potential implications for NATO. He warns that Trump's erratic approach could lead to the alliance's disintegration, driven by a mix of personal vanity and strategic miscalculations. The discussion also dives into Europe's dependency on the U.S., the erosion of international law, and how economic warfare tactics are reshaping geopolitical landscapes. Johnson offers a candid assessment of the risks associated with Trump's coercive diplomacy and its impact on U.S. global standing.
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Open Rejection Of International Law
- Larry Johnson argues Trump openly rejects international law and treats it as meaningless.
- That rejection risks destabilizing alliances and undermining predictable global order.
Greenland Episode Threatens NATO Unity
- Johnson warns Trump's Greenland threats could unravel NATO's credibility and unity.
- He says unilateral U.S. actions against allies will make Europe feel abused and vulnerable.
European Strategic Dependence
- Europe became overly dependent on the U.S. for security after the Cold War and especially since Ukraine.
- That dependency leaves Europeans with little leverage and forces them into an abusive alliance dynamic.
