U.S. Lawmaker Warns: If the U.S. Uses Force to Seize Greenland, It Will Be at Odds with NATO Allies
Source: Global Times
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当地时间18日，共和党籍众议员迈克尔·麦考尔警告称，若美国动用军事手段夺取格陵兰岛，将使美国直接与北约盟友对立，甚至可能意味着“与北约本身开战”。麦考尔指出，美国早已通过现有条约，拥有在格陵兰地区的“全面军事准入权”。他警告称，一旦美国对格陵兰动武，将彻底颠覆北约的集体防御原则，可能从根本上破坏北约体系。
报道称，民主党籍参议员克里斯·范霍伦也表达了类似立场。范霍伦表示，美国总统特朗普以“国家安全”为由企图夺岛并不成立，相关言论更像是“土地掠夺”，其目的是获取当地矿产和资源。美国国会应通过相关法案或切断军费，限制总统对格陵兰动用武力的空间。
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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Activity
U.S. lawmakers warn against military action to seize Greenland
Location
Greenland
Unit
U.S. Congress
Time
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Summary
U.S. lawmakers warned against any military attempt to seize Greenland, stating that such actions would put the U.S. at odds with NATO allies. The warning highlights the potential political ramifications of military intervention in the region.
Key Facts
- U.S. lawmakers issued a warning about military action against Greenland.
- Seizing Greenland would lead to opposition from NATO allies.
- The report emphasizes the political implications of such military actions.