Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently fueled international speculation by refusing to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark. When pressed by NBC News on the possibility of military intervention, Trump notably responded with a stark "no comment". This non-committal stance comes amidst a long-standing and escalating push by Trump to bring Greenland under U.S. control, which he consistently frames as crucial for American national security, citing its strategic location and potential resources in the Arctic region. The controversy intensified after Trump sent a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, explicitly linking his aggressive stance on Greenland to his perceived snub for the Nobel Peace Prize. In the letter, Trump suggested that since Norway (which he mistakenly believes controls the prize) had not awarded him the Nobel, he no longer felt obligated to "think purely of Peace" and could instead prioritize actions deemed beneficial for the United States. Denmark and Greenland have vehemently rejected any notions of a U.S. takeover, reiterating that the island is not for sale and cannot be acquired under the Danish constitution. Danish officials have warned that any military action against Greenland, a NATO member, could severely jeopardize the transatlantic alliance. Public sentiment in Greenland also strongly opposes the idea, with thousands reportedly protesting against U.S. interest in the territory. Adding to the tensions, Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs on European nations, including Denmark, if they do not support his ambitions to acquire Greenland. These developments underscore the significant geopolitical implications surrounding Greenland and U.S. foreign policy.