In Focus by The Hindu The Greenland gamble: who won, who lost, and who gambles?
Feb 3, 2026
D Raghunandan, researcher and activist with the Delhi Science Forum and AIPSN, discusses the Greenland row and its diplomatic fallout. He explores how U.S. threats strain NATO trust. He outlines Europe's move toward greater self-reliance and the risks of trade retaliation. He looks at U.S. bargaining tactics and how unilateralism may speed global multipolar shifts.
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Greenland Threat Shattered NATO Trust
- Trump's threat to take Greenland by force marked a major breach in NATO trust.
- Allies may reconsider US reliability and plan defenses without assuming US backing.
Europe Balances Repairing Ties And Self-Reliance
- Europe will pursue both repairing ties with the U.S. and boosting self-reliance.
- This includes higher military spending and alternative strategic partnerships.
NATO Made The US A Transcontinental Power
- NATO amplified U.S. global power by making it a transcontinental force with Europe.
- Trump seeks unilateral strength and projects readiness to act without NATO support.