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Fri 13 Feb 2026 9:37 am - Jerusalem Time

Trump's picks shake the foundations of the capitalist system: 'Greenland' messages and the dismantling of the Atlantic Alliance

Media sources revealed the content of a message sent by US President Donald Trump to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, which included a harsh tone and unprecedented demands related to international sovereignty. In his message, Trump linked his not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to his disengagement from traditional peace paths, emphasizing that his absolute priority had become focused solely on what he deemed appropriate for the supreme interests of the United States.

Trump questioned the legitimacy of Danish sovereignty over Greenland, claiming that 'ownership rights' are not based on written documents but merely on the docking of old ships, which contradicts historical facts and international law. The US President considered complete control over the island to be the sole guarantee of world security, a move that reflects an expansionist tendency towards the territories of European allies.

The message included an implicit attack on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), where Trump demanded that the alliance provide tangible services to the United States in exchange for what he described as his exceptional efforts in supporting the alliance since its establishment. Observers believe that this rhetoric represents public pressure to increase European military spending and transform the alliance into a tool that exclusively serves the American agenda.

These developments coincide with the release of the 'United States National Security Strategy' document in late 2025, which outlined a roadmap for strengthening American might and making the nation 'richer and safer.' The document emphasized the necessity of America remaining the greatest power in human history, adopting language characterized by national arrogance and a break with previous diplomatic concepts.

One of the most prominent features of the new strategy is the folding of the concept of 'the West,' which unites Europe and the United States, and replacing it with the term 'Western Hemisphere,' which is limited to the Americas. This shift is an update to the famous 'Monroe Doctrine,' where Washington seeks to prohibit European intervention in its affairs while permitting American intervention in European sovereign affairs, as in the case of Greenland.

Political analysts describe this trend as 'supreme imperialism' that transcends the agreed-upon rules within the global capitalist system, threatening to dismantle Atlantic cohesion. It appears that Trump is using political 'picks' to undermine the economic and political architecture upon which international relations have been built since the end of World War II, preferring a policy of direct hegemony.

On the economic front, the 'distorted ideology' of market fundamentalism led by the White House stands out, where capitalism transforms into a 'super-imperialist' system that relies on the militarization of financial tools. This degradation of the system, as experts see it, leads to fierce conflicts over resources and precious minerals stored in areas like Greenland, regardless of any environmental or legal considerations.

Regarding the climate file, Trump's policies recall his withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in 2017, preferring to 'revitalize the American economy' at the expense of the planet's well-being. Figures indicate that the United States contributes to environmental pollution at rates tens of times higher than its neighbors and allies, while its contribution to global environmental development remains at its lowest historical levels.

The current scene indicates that the capitalist system is now devouring itself due to Trumpian policies that do not differentiate between adversary and ally in pursuit of 'American greatness.' It is as if history is repeating itself through the struggles of major powers over hidden wealth, placing the world in a anxious period characterized by military threats and political blackmail.

The world is not safe without complete and total control over Greenland... I have done more for NATO than anyone since its inception.

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Trump's picks shake the foundations of the capitalist system: 'Greenland' messages and the dismantling of the Atlantic Alliance

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