What Happens If NATO Faces Trouble?
Greenland, DenmarkThu Jan 15 2026
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A major financial agency has some concerns. If NATO, the big team that protects many countries, starts to fall apart, it could cause serious problems. This could lead to a drop in the financial trust ratings of many Eastern European countries. The agency already does this for places like Israel and Taiwan because they have a lot of political tension.
The head of this agency said they might do the same for Europe if NATO gets weaker. But they want to see how things play out first. They also said that countries closer to Russia might be more at risk.
But there's some good news. The agency doesn't think this will affect Denmark's top-notch financial rating. Greenland, which is part of Denmark, is a big place but not very important economically. So, even if there are some tensions, it won't make a big difference.
The Danish Prime Minister has said that a fight with the U. S. over Greenland could end NATO. But the agency thinks Denmark's financial situation is strong enough to handle it.