The United States' aspirations for Greenland, the world's largest island, blatantly violate international law and undermine Denmark's sovereignty, further exposing the hegemonic logic that the U.S. has always pursued, said former Slovak Prime Minister Jan Carnogursky.
In an interview with the China Media Group (CMG), Carnogursky expressed concern over the U.S.'s ambitions regarding Greenland. He said that through political, economic and even military means, the U.S. is coercing Denmark into concessions, once again revealing the true nature of the country's approach to foreign relations as one that disregards international law and pursues hegemonism.
"The U.S.'s actions of pressuring and threatening Denmark with force actually violate international law. Unfortunately, this reflects the current state of compliance with international law in today's world. The U.S. approach is not only directed at Denmark but also applies to any other country that attempts to resist it," he said.
Carnogursky said that the U.S., under the guise of so-called security, pressures its allies in an attempt to seize strategic and economic interests. Denmark's predicament exposes the vulnerabilities of Europe itself, he added.
"Due to its inexpedient policies, Europe has long been unable to achieve defensive autonomy and has relied on the U.S. for protection. Therefore, when the U.S. suddenly makes claim to Greenland, Europe has no choice but to concede and will likely make even more concessions. This is not just a problem for Denmark," Carnogursky said.
Greenland, primarily located within the Arctic Circle, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. Since returning to office in 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland, sparking strong opposition across Europe.
In December last year, Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, renewing diplomatic tension between Washington and the Danish Realm.
According to a report released by a Danish intelligence agency in December 2025, Denmark has for the first time labeled the U.S. as a potential security concern.
A poll released by Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) on Tuesday showed that up to 60 percent of respondents described the U.S. as an adversary, while only 17 percent considered it still an ally.
US aspirations for Greenland pose problem for all of Europe: former Slovak PM
