Trump asserts no obligation to maintain peace following Nobel Prize snub in letter to Norway
Washington : United States President Donald Trump has addressed a letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, regarding his demand for full and complete control over Greenland. In the communication, the President expressed that since he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize despite his efforts in stopping numerous conflicts, he no longer feels compelled to prioritize the concept of peace. He indicated that while peace remains important, his primary focus will now shift toward what is considered appropriate for the United States.
As per agency report, the letter questioned the ability of Denmark to protect Greenland from powers like Russia or China and challenged the historical basis of Denmark's ownership rights. The President argued that there are no formal documents proving such ownership and suggested that American historical presence in the region is as significant as any other. He further claimed to have contributed more to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization than any other individual and suggested that the alliance should now reciprocate by supporting American interests. The correspondence concluded with the assertion that global security cannot be guaranteed until the United States has total control over Greenland.
This message was sent in response to a communication from the Norwegian Prime Minister, who was also representing the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb. That initial message had touched upon various international issues including Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine, and recent tariff declarations, while proposing a dialogue to reduce tensions and maintain unity across the Atlantic. In response to the President's letter, the Norwegian government clarified its stance by affirming that Greenland is an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark and that Norway fully supports Danish sovereignty.
The Norwegian Prime Minister also addressed the President's comments regarding the Nobel Peace Prize by explaining that the award is determined by an independent committee rather than the government. This exchange follows recent warnings from the United States regarding the imposition of new tariffs on Denmark and seven other European nations if they continue to oppose the demand for the acquisition of Greenland. In a joint statement, these eight countries reaffirmed their commitment to Arctic security as a shared interest while emphasizing the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The allied nations warned that threats of tariffs could lead to a dangerous decline in trans-Atlantic relations. Meanwhile, lawmakers from both major American political parties and close international allies have dismissed the security-based arguments for taking ownership of Greenland. They pointed out that the territory is already under the protection of the trans-Atlantic alliance as a Danish territory and has hosted a United States military base since the Second World War. Furthermore, it was noted that Denmark has previously invited increased defense cooperation in the region.
