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The language of power is becoming the basic reality in international relations. Man has made progress after the devastation of the two world wars, but the instinct for dominance, superiority, domination and expansion is still present in full force. This instinct is displayed not only by powerful countries but also by weak countries. The Hindus’ concept of “Akhand Bharat” in India, the Taliban and ISIS’s ideology of a global Islamic government, the orthodox Jews’ idea of “Greater Israel” in Israel, the conservatives’ romance with the Soviet Union in Russia, the claim of communism’s global comradeship, and the Western powers’ attempt to maintain the current world order are all different manifestations of this human instinct.
Power, ideology and the modern international order
In the modern era, China is the only country that, despite having power, has adopted a cautious attitude in terms of expressing it. This attitude of China in the new world may lead to its further strengthening in the future. Many people consider China to be weaker or cowardly compared to the United States due to this cautious policy. One reason for this is that the Islamic world and the Western world are still accustomed to viewing international conflicts in the style of crusades, where fighting on ideological grounds is considered inevitable.
China is not a propagator of ideology, but of its own greatness. And regarding China’s greatness, whether it is the United States, India, or any other power, China will not tolerate any interference. But China will avoid going beyond its defensive sphere and risking war with the United States for any country.
China’s strategic restraint and selective confrontation
This is why China avoided conflict with American interests in both Syria and Venezuela. But on the issue of Vietnam and Korea, a weakened China also jumped into the war. Similarly, the Indian aggression against Pakistan was also carried out with American blessing, but China, contrary to its traditional policy, openly helped Pakistan and played a behind-the-scenes role in defeating India. China will clash with every power in its territorial defense and in other regions it will give the United States every opportunity to get involved in military conflicts. In both cases, the main motive is the protection of Chinese interests.
China, Russia and shifting influence in Latin America
At present, China’s influence has penetrated deep into all of Latin America, including Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. Venezuela, Bolivia, and Cuba are socialists, and they are dependent on China. Now Mexico is also moving towards China. The United States tried every tactic to stop China, but failed. It kept conspiring in the Middle East, Ukraine, Asia, and Africa, and China secretly sat in its backyard. The United States has resorted to naked bullying as a last resort to hide its growing weakness. But in Venezuela, it has achieved nothing but bullying. Not only China, but Russia is also present in Latin America with its weapons and technology.
Venezuela and the limits of U.S. power
In Libya, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan, the whole of Europe, NATO, and the Arab sheikhs were America’s allies. But in Venezuela, not a single country in the whole world is openly with it. The support of the infamous Netanyahu alone is not enough, and the US cannot land troops in Venezuela, because its support does not exist in the US, and if it does, it will be a long guerrilla war, in which the US is certain to lose.
Europe’s resistance and the Greenland question
Europe is also facing the US on the issue of Venezuela. Denmark gave a categorical warning that if Greenland is attacked by the US, the first response will be a bullet, the question will be asked later. Similarly, Trump’s German counterpart Walter said in a speech during an event that we have passed the stage of mourning the loss of the rule of law, and at this time the US is seeking to destroy the global system. Today, our biggest goal should be how to save the world from turning into a den of thieves where unscrupulous people can come and take over whenever they want. France has also entered the fray.
Greenland as a symbol of a changing world order
What is happening around Greenland at the moment is not just a dispute over an island, but a glimpse of the coming world order. Denmark’s clear declaration that if there is any kind of military aggression on Greenland, “we will shoot first, questions will be asked later” is actually a small but self-reliant European country standing up to a power that has the habit of making decisions first and then explaining its logic to the world.
Trump’s German counterpart also used strong language against the United States. Greenland, which appears to be a quiet region covered in ice, has never been at the center of world politics in the past. During the Cold War, this region was certainly part of American and NATO strategy, but even then, no question was raised about Denmark’s sovereignty. Today, the scenario has changed. The Arctic region is melting rapidly, new sea lanes are opening up, the race for rare minerals has begun, and this is the moment when powerful states start redrawing the map.
U.S. security narratives and allied tensions
US President Donald Trump’s recent statements reflect this mindset. His insistence that Greenland is essential to America’s “national security” and his claim that Russian and Chinese ships are “everywhere” in the region are not just an expression of concern but an attempt to craft a narrative. History tells us that whenever a power has invoked the slogan of “national security”, it has often been the territory, resources or sovereignty of another.
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Denmark’s response is therefore of extraordinary significance. This is not the first time that a European country has disagreed with US policy, but it is certainly the first time that the disagreement has been expressed in such an open and forceful manner. The talk of “immediate military response” is actually exposing the silent tensions within NATO that have been swept under the rug for years.
Europe’s dilemma and the future of alliances
Denmark is sending the message that Greenland is not an empty land, nor is it a deal that can be settled by force. Now let’s look to the future. If the US were to take an aggressive step in this direction, the implications would not be limited to Greenland or Denmark. Relations between Europe and the US, already strained by the war in Ukraine, trade disputes and differences over defence spending, would enter a new crisis.
The question is already echoing among the European public as to whether the US is truly a reliable ally or merely a defender of its own interests. The Greenland case could turn this doubt into certainty. Europe sees this moment as a moment of self-accountability. If today there is silence on the Greenland issue, tomorrow another region, another sovereignty, may be at risk.
The dollar, BRICS, and Venezuela in global context
This decision will not be easy for the United States either. On the one hand, it fears the growing influence of China and Russia, and on the other, by angering its traditional allies, it could weaken the global leadership it has claimed.
I am not telling you all this in the cool tone of an analyst, but as an ordinary person. Because when powerful states start changing maps, ordinary people always pay the price—whether they are the inhabitants of icy Greenland or the citizens of Europe who may be burdened by another unnecessary conflict. Time will tell whether this tension stops at a diplomatic turning point or the world is about to enter a new, dangerous chapter.
But one thing is clear now, Greenland is no longer just an ice island, it has become a symbol of the balance of global power. If we look at it from another perspective, the US dollar is now in danger. The main reason for this is the prominent role of the (BRICS) organization in bringing an alternative currency system to the US dollar, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
It is seeking to free international trade from the dollar, which Trump openly criticized during his election campaign. At the conference held in Brazil, the (BRICS) organization also announced its activation a few months ago. Former IMF Executive Director Paulo said at the aforementioned conference held in Brazil that “Washington is celebrating military victories and economic growth figures, but the real battlefield is much more dangerous and has shifted to the other side.”
If we look at it, this is also a background to the dream of occupying Venezuela.
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