And here's student Cyril, "studying at KNU Tarasa Shevchenka." [ Kyiv National University ]
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Posted on 01/19/2026 7:53:26 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
European leaders are increasingly discussing the creation of an alternative security framework outside NATO, amid growing doubts about the reliability of the United States as a long-term ally following threats by US President Donald Trump to annex Greenland, Politico reported on January 19.
According to European officials cited by the outlet, Trump’s remarks about Greenland—a sovereign Danish territory—marked a turning point, convincing many capitals that Washington may no longer be a dependable security guarantor.
Behind closed doors, officials described the idea of annexation as reckless and warned that it crossed a clear red line for Europe’s allies.
The debate has accelerated discussions in Brussels and national capitals about strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy and preparing for a future in which NATO, in its current form, may no longer function as the cornerstone of European defense, Politico wrote.
These issues are expected to dominate an upcoming emergency summit of EU leaders.
A key element of the emerging thinking is the role of Ukraine. European officials increasingly view Ukraine—with its large, battle-hardened army, advanced drone industry and real combat experience—as a critical pillar of any future European security architecture.
Ukraine is already closely integrated into informal coordination mechanisms that have developed since Trump’s return to the White House.
Politico notes that the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine has effectively been operating without the United States for more than a year.
National security advisers from around 35 countries are in constant contact, while leaders including Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish President Alexander Stubb regularly coordinate directly, often via private messaging groups.
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they cant even keep Russia from taking Ukraine.
They need to prove they can deal with 3rd world Russia before they tango with us.
If they are getting so bent out of shape over Greenland, and its obvious disposition, they were never our allies in the first place.
And here's student Cyril, "studying at KNU Tarasa Shevchenka." [ Kyiv National University ]
Perhaps this was Trump’s goal all along - getting Europe to build up their defenses.
Or his goal is to leave NATO.
If we can't leave NATO, then we will have minimal involvement with the alliance.
Winning! Perhaps now they will pay their fair share in military spending?
“convincing many capitals that Washington may no longer be a dependable security guarantor”
Here’s a hint:
Anyone who thinks the US would go to existential war to protect Bulgaria or Latvia has severe cognitive challenges.
Greenland notwithstanding.
Good.
No American blood for censors, socialists and islamists!
"...A key element of the emerging thinking is the role of Ukraine. European officials increasingly view Ukraine—with its large, battle-hardened army, advanced drone industry and real combat experience—as a critical pillar of any future European security architecture..."
OK, sure. You guys hitch your wagon to 'mighty Ukraine', but wait until AFTER the US exits NATO. Have to wonder how much cash (including former US aid dollars) is changing hands behind the scenes...
“European leaders are increasingly discussing the creation of an alternative security framework outside NATO”
Finally!
Trump has legitimate national security concerns behind his push for Greenland. But practically all of the media reports carefully exclude mention of them and instead paint a false picture of Trump as agitator and bullying expansionist. Russia and China are a growing existential military and economic threat to the U.S. in the Arctic region. Denmark is incapable of guaranteeing Greenland would not fall within their control, militarily or otherwise. Such an outcome would be perilous for America.
I agree with you and Trump about Greenland.
But I’m even happier that this would mark the end of NATO.
No American should ever die defending those Shiites.
Actually, he may be baiting them into kicking us out. That way the onus is on Europe. The American public can then be manipulated into outrage, preventing a re-entry under any future Dem president.
Cynically, we need to be kicked out of NATO for Putin to be able to dominate Europe. In return, he’ll let us dominate the Western Hemisphere. This is how a unipolar world turns into a multipolar world with a minimum of bloodshed.
Excellent! No NATO, No NATO deadbeats, No NATO Backstabbers!!
A picture is worth a thousand words.
I hope they don't attack Russia to find out.
They are idiots and just playing political games to stay in power.
what’s the downside?
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