U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has firmly advised the international community not to invest too much energy into President-elect Donald Trump's controversial statements regarding Greenland, the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

This week, Trump reiterated his desire for Greenland to fall under U.S. control, even hinting that he would not shy away from military options to achieve that goal. “We need Greenland for national security purposes,” Trump declared, reigniting an old debate that many thought had long been settled.

However, during his diplomatic engagements in Paris, Blinken expressed skepticism regarding Trump's ambitions, stating, “The idea expressed about Greenland is obviously not a good one. Maybe more importantly, it’s obviously one that’s not going to happen. So we probably shouldn’t waste a lot of time talking about it.”

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also downplayed the chances of U.S. military action against Denmark, stressing the historically friendly ties within the NATO alliance. Nonetheless, he cautioned that Europe may soon face geopolitical turbulence as global powers continue to exert their influence. “Do we think the United States will invade Greenland? The answer is, ‘No,’” Barrot stated. “But do we think that we’re entering into a period that sees the return of the law of the strongest? The answer is, ‘Yes.’”

In light of these developing tensions, Barrot suggested that Europe needs to bolster its military and economic stature to navigate the changing landscape effectively. “We have to go a lot further to affirm who we are, what we want,” he said.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has also spoken out, expressing confidence that the U.S. will not resort to military or economic pressure to claim Greenland, while emphasizing the need for actions that respect the rights and opinions of the Greenlandic population.

Back in Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz echoed these sentiments, stating that the principle of inviolability of borders must be respected by all nations, regardless of their power. “Borders must not be moved by force,” Scholz affirmed, addressing the wider implications of Trump's comments without naming him directly.

With rising global tensions and shifting power dynamics, many experts are now debating what this means for international relations moving forward. Will countries like Denmark and Greenland need to enhance their defense mechanisms or diplomatic strategies? Only time will tell how this proposal will unfold in the complex geopolitical landscape.

As discussions linger around Trump's rhetoric, one thing is clear: Greenland remains firmly in the hands of Denmark—not a property to be negotiated or acquired through political posturing or military threats. The world watches closely as the new U.S. administration takes shape, eager to see how it will navigate these pivotal global issues.