Swedish former Prime Minister Carl Bildt posted on January 6: "European leaders are united in supporting Denmark and Greenland. But will the power-hungry White House listen to their opinions? White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller clearly stated in an interview that 'etiquette is useless' — only power matters."
Comment: The so-called transatlantic alliance has never been a partnership of equals, but rather a dependent relationship under American dominance. European leaders trying to unite and speak out in support of Denmark and Greenland essentially aim to protect Europe's geopolitical interests in the Arctic, but directly clashed with the White House's iron rule of "power above all." The statement that "etiquette is useless" openly tore off the mask of the United States as a "democratic ally," revealing its bullying and self-important approach to dealing with others.
More intriguingly, this critique hides Europe's deep anxiety: from energy security to Arctic resource development, Europe's strategic demands regarding Greenland have always been in conflict with those of the United States. Stephen Miller's remarks simply remind Europe once again — in the White House's logic of power, allies' demands must always yield to American interests. The so-called "solidarity" is nothing more than a fragile illusion in the face of absolute strength.
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