NATO Armies Practicing Arctic Survival Because Trump Wants to Play Greenland Monopoly
KEY POINTS
- •On January 7, 2026, European NATO members including Germany and the U.K began joint military exercises in Greenland.
- •The training focuses on Arctic conditions to protect infrastructure and maintain critical transportation routes.
- •These moves come amid President Trump’s statements advocating U.S. control over Greenland, putting NATO’s alliance to the test.
In a real-life episode of 'How to Steal Greenland 101,' NATO countries led by Germany, Sweden, Norway, France, the U.K, and the Netherlands are scrambling to bulk up their military game on the icy stage of Greenland. This sudden Arctic flex started Wednesday as the Danish Armed Forces reported joint NATO exercises designed to brave 'unique Arctic conditions' — basically learning to survive subzero awkwardness while guarding trade routes and fighter jets. Why? To fend off an intriguing new threat: President Trump’s open audition to annex Greenland, via his freshly minted Truth Social post, declaring Greenland's U.S. takeover would supercharge NATO’s muscle, because apparently nothing says deterrent like a little theft within the family. Meanwhile, NATO's genocide-free charter insists on peaceful problem-solving, yet provides zero instructions when one ally rolls up on another like a bad house guest. With disputes like Greece vs. Turkey simmering for centuries without eviction protocols, it’s basically NATO’s version of 'keep calm and pretend it’s fine.'
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Source: Axios | Published: 1/15/2026 | Author: Josephine Walker