Tag: international law

Merz Urges U.S. Role in NATO Security for Greenland

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit a kite festival on January 12, 2026 at Ahmedabad, India, marking Merz's first major trip to Asia since taking office | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he expects the United States to take part in a stronger NATO role to improve security in Greenland. Speaking during a visit to India, he said NATO allies share concerns about protecting the Arctic territory and should address them together within the alliance.