Rubio to meet Danish officials amid rising tensions over Greenland and NATO

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed a meeting with Danish officials next week amidst rising tensions over Greenland. This follows the Trump administration's renewed interest in acquiring the island, alarming both Denmark and NATO allies. Trump's focus on Greenland is grounded in strategic military interests and broader competition with Russia and China in the Arctic. Recent U.S. military actions have heightened European concerns regarding possible similar tactics in other regions. Danish Prime Minister has stated that any U.S. takeover attempt would pose an existential threat to NATO. European leaders have backed Denmark's position emphasizing that Greenland should remain under Danish and Greenlandic authority. Rubio has indicated that military options are not ruled out but expressed a preference for diplomatic engagement. The dispute highlights deeper geopolitical fault lines over Arctic security and alliance commitments, with next week's meeting playing a crucial role in determining diplomatic outcomes.