U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly instructed senior special forces commanders to prepare a plan for a potential military invasion of Greenland, sparking concern among military officials and international allies.
The president directed the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to develop contingency measures to “secure” Greenland before rival powers, including Russia and China, expand their influence in the strategically important Arctic region.
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Top U.S. military leaders, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have reportedly resisted the order, warning that any invasion plan would be illegal without Congressional approval and could violate international norms.
The push is said to be driven by hard-line advisers emboldened by recent foreign operations, though experts warn that focusing on Greenland could destabilize alliances such as NATO and provoke diplomatic backlash.
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Meanwhile, political leaders in Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected the idea of U.S. control, stating that decisions regarding the island’s future must be made by its own people under international law.
U.S. lawmakers from both parties have cautioned against unilateral military strategies, urging diplomacy and cooperation instead of aggressive action, highlighting the potential global and regional risks of such a plan.