The Munk Debates Podcast Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump faces off with NATO allies over Greenland
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Jan 20, 2026 
Andrew Coyne, a sharp political commentator for The Globe and Mail, dives into President Trump's controversial stance on Greenland. He highlights the alarming implications of Trump's potential aggression toward a NATO ally. Coyne argues that Europe must send troops to Greenland to deter such threats and discusses Canada's complicated position between the US and Russia. He questions whether NATO is nearing collapse while suggesting a new alliance of democracies could emerge. The discussion also touches on the trust issues stemming from Trump's actions.
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NATO Undermined By US Threats
- The US threatening to invade Greenland shows a breakdown of norms among NATO partners and unprecedented instability.
- Andrew Coyne warns such actions would shatter NATO ties and trigger severe military and economic fallout.
Deploy Forces To Draw A Line
- Do send troops as a tripwire to Greenland to deter any US aggression and show firm solidarity.
- Coyne advises Canada must 'show up' alongside Europeans to credibly defend allied sovereignty.
Canada's Strategic Squeeze
- Canada faces unparalleled exposure between an erratic US and Russia, requiring rapid alliance-building.
- Coyne suggests democracies must prepare a NATO successor or alternative coalition.