In an interview with the website of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations regarding the confrontation between the United States and Europe over Greenland, Hassan Beheshtipour stated: From a macro perspective, the international system is in transition, and two pivotal points after the end of the Cold War have been effective in creating this phase: one was September 11th, and the other was Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

He added that as the world is entering a new global order, global powers are consolidating and enhancing their power. Along this path, America’s approach becomes more apparent as it seeks to encroach on certain regions to counter China.

Beheshtipour said: The seizure of Greenland is significant within this framework and in terms of resources and geopolitical position. Trump came to power with the slogan “America First” and, in line with this, avoided military adventures in Afghanistan and Iraq; but later, we saw that he focused on the West, Latin America, and some uncharted territories rather than the East. This means America has not ceased exploitation and encroachment upon other countries and has only changed the scenarios for advancing its own policies.

This international affairs expert said: Greenland is an important pretext for consolidating American power against China and Russia.

Referring to America’s withdrawal from 110 international institutions, he said: This behavior is precisely contrary to liberalism and the process of globalization that the West has promoted for years. America, with its inward-looking approach, is trying to set all these aside to spend its budget elsewhere.

Regarding the seriousness of America’s decision to occupy Greenland, Beheshtipour said: “I believe Trump will enter Greenland to consolidate America’s position against China and Russia.” The threat of tariffs against Europe is merely a pretext to achieve this goal, not that we should think Trump is trying to bring Europe to its knees to satisfy a fever. Therefore, over the next three years, under the current Trump administration, one of Washington’s main topics will be taking control of Greenland, and it will certainly take action to achieve this objective.

He added that the Ukraine crisis has tied Europe’s hands in confronting America: Europe has the capability to exert political and economic pressure on America, and if Europeans move toward a tariff war, in the long term, it will put pressure on the American economy and the Trump administration. However, I believe America’s goal is not at all to impose high tariffs on Europe. Hence, although I consider a military conflict unlikely, America will occupy Greenland and administer it based on American rules and regulations.

This international affairs expert emphasized: However, I believe, contrary to the opinion of some experts, that the seizure of Greenland will certainly weaken America’s relations with Europe and its allies. Trump’s view is that he does not need these countries, but if Europe faces significant pressure from America, it is natural for it to move toward China, which will be to America’s detriment.

In response to what Europe’s reaction would be under these conditions, he said: I doubt Europe has any specific resistance or capability to counter Trump’s desire regarding Greenland. However, Europe still holds a special and important position in the international system, to the extent that this position has been of great importance to Americans since World War II. Perhaps America will establish a military presence on this island, but in the future, Europe and America will face serious political, diplomatic, and strategic challenges over Greenland.

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