Donald Trump wants to take Greenland, and the White House says all options are on the table, including military force. This move could shake NATO since Greenland is a Danish territory, and both countries are allies. Trump claims Greenland is vital to US security and accused it of being full of Russian and Chinese ships without proof. Experts say a quick US military operation could capture Greenland easily because it has only 58,000 people and no military of its own. Denmark, responsible for defense, has limited forces there. The US already has over 100 troops at the Pituffik base, which could support such an operation. A Danish expert, Hans Tito Hansen, said the 11th Airborne Division from Alaska would lead a possible invasion, with help from air and naval forces. British analyst Justin Crump said the US could easily send enough troops to overpower the population and that resistance would likely be small. However, many former US officials say military action is very unlikely because it would break international law and damage US-European ties. Mick Mulroy, former deputy assistant secretary of defense, said, "That would clearly be against all international law," and lawmakers would likely block such a move. Buying Greenland is another idea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke about purchase talks with Congress members, reportedly the preferred option. But neither Greenland nor Denmark want to sell. Any purchase would need Senate approval and EU agreement, making it very difficult. Experts add Greenland’s consent is also crucial for legality. The price of Greenland remains unclear but would be very high. Some suggest if buying fails, Trump might push harder for military options, especially after his administration’s success in Venezuela. Rubio noted past US leaders like Harry Truman once considered buying Greenland. Polls show most Greenlanders want independence from Denmark but do not want to join the US. Instead of military or buying, the US might try influence campaigns to win the islanders’ support. US may offer financial help or economic promises. Intelligence agencies are reportedly monitoring Greenland’s independence movement closely. Experts say that a peaceful path, with Greenland becoming independent first, could lead to a US partnership similar to deals with Pacific nations. However, Trump might prefer ownership of Greenland’s huge mineral wealth rather than a partnership. Hansen warns that any attempt to take Greenland without the people’s support will fail. No political party there wants to join the US. He predicts Greenland may soon look to rejoin the European Union. Trump’s administration has only three years left, but Greenland’s future spans centuries.