Bramer: U.S. pressure could cause NATO to disintegrate

The tension between U.S. President Trump, whose ambition to acquire Greenland is growing, and eight European countries opposing him has intensified, raising concerns about a potential trade clash. Ian Bremmer, head of the U.S.-based Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, said in an interview at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, that if Trump continues to pressure, NATO could come to an end. He also predicted that European countries, in an effort to contain the U.S., will shift their strategic cooperation toward China. The interview is as follows.

Reporter: What is your view on Trump’s demand for Greenland? Could it lead to the collapse of NATO?

Ian Bremmer: If Trump continues to demand territory and refuses to back down, it could mean the end of NATO. However, this move is also very unpopular within the United States. The public does not support it, and there are no legitimate reasons given. It’s driven by Trump’s vanity and selfishness. When national interests and the president’s personal interests diverge too clearly, it becomes a serious problem.

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