Trump links peace to the Nobel Prize and renews his ambitions in Greenland
In a new escalation that sparked a wave of controversy in international political circles, US President Donald Trump in an official letter that he no longer feels “obliged to work only for peace,” linking this radical shift in his position to his not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize , and at the same time renewing his unbridled desire to annex Greenland to US sovereignty.
Angry message to Norway
Media reports and official statements from the office of Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre revealed the contents of a letter Trump sent on Monday in response to Norwegian and Finnish objections regarding tariffs. Trump wrote in a sharp tone: “Since your country decided not to award me the Nobel Peace Prize after I stopped more than eight wars, I no longer feel obligated to work solely for peace.”.
This anger comes after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the prize, which she received in Oslo last month, a move Trump considered a disregard for his international efforts.
Greenland: Strategic Importance and International Conflict
Trump's message wasn't limited to criticizing the prize; he also revived the issue of control over Greenland , a self-governing territory under the Danish crown. Trump justified his position with strategic security concerns, stating, "The world will not be safe until Greenland is in the hands of the United States." He further questioned Denmark's claim to it, adding, "Why do they even have the right to it? There are no written documents; it's just that a ship landed there hundreds of years ago."
Greenland is gaining increasing geopolitical importance, not only for its vast natural resources but also for its strategic location in the Arctic, which has become an arena of competition between great powers. Observers believe that Trump's insistence stems from Washington's desire to block Russian and Chinese expansion in this vital region, with Trump explicitly stating that "Denmark cannot protect this land from Russia or China.".
Economic repercussions and transatlantic tensions
This tension cast a dark shadow over economic relations between the United States and Europe. The US president threatened to impose additional tariffs on eight European countries, including Norway and Finland, as punishment for their opposition to the US desire to control the Arctic island.
Markets reacted immediately to these threats, with major European stock exchanges registering significant declines amid investor fears of a new trade war. The European Union vowed a firm response, while the Norwegian Prime Minister attempted to defuse the situation by reminding Trump that "the Nobel Prize is awarded by a committee completely independent of the government," a clarification that apparently did not sit well with the US President.
