Could US’ Looming Greenland Grab Spark War With Europe?
In this Aug. 15, 2019, photo, a boat navigates at night next to icebergs in eastern Greenland. 
In Greenland, “what matters is who controls the settlements and important infrastructure such as deep-water ports and large airports,” Swiss political and military expert Ralph Bosshard tells Sputnik.
Specialized Forces Required
Any European troops sent to Greenland, over 80% of which is ice-covered terrain, would “need expertise in Arctic warfare, which is available among parts of the British Royal Marines, the French Chasseurs Alpins [special infantry forces] and the German Gebirgsjager [light infantry].”Swift preparation needed: “The EU would have to immediately send troops to Norway, Sweden and Finland for training”Race against time: “European troops would have to be deployed very quickly now, before US special operations forces create a fait accompli”Devastating costs await: “However, Brussels must be aware that defending the settlements on the coast of Greenland against a US attack would probably lead to their destruction”If deployed, British and French troops “could at most take on the role of a tripwire force, making it clear to the US that an attack on Greenland would mean war with Europe,” he concluded.Analysis’Jellyfish Have More Spine’: Analyst Slams Europe’s Token Show of Force on Greenland 14 January, 12:54 GMT
