Bramer: U.S. pressure could lead to NATO's collapse

The growing tension between U.S. President Trump, whose ambitions to acquire Greenland are becoming increasingly stronger, and the eight European countries that have expressed opposition is raising fears that it could develop into a tariff showdown. Ian Bremmer, who leads the U.S. research firm Eurasia Group, said in an interview at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) (the Davos Forum) held in eastern Switzerland that if Trump continues to apply pressure, NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) could be brought to an end. He also predicted that European countries, in order to keep the United States in check, would shift strategic cooperation toward China. The interview content is as follows.

Reporter: How do you view Trump’s demand for Greenland—could it lead to NATO collapsing?

Ian Bremmer: If Trump continues to demand territorial acquisition and does not back down, it would mean the end of NATO. However, this move is also very unpopular within the United States. The public does not support it, and no legitimate rationale has been presented. This is based on Trump’s vanity and selfish actions. If the divergence between national interests and the president’s personal interests becomes too obvious, it will become a major problem.

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