NATO Rebellion and Germany's Rearmament Signal Massive Shift in Global Politics - Punjabi News

Published on: 20 Jan 2026 at 12:03 PM

NATO Rebellion and Germany’s Rearmament Signal Massive Shift in Global Politics

Published by: Gill Bikram

NATO Rebellion and Germany’s Rearmament Signal Massive Shift in Global Politics

This development points to a profound change in world politics. The internal NATO revolt over Greenland and Germany’s rearmament could completely reshape European security in the coming years.

Detailed Analysis of the Developments

Berlin/Washington: January 2026 is being recorded in world history as a turning point where long-time allies (US and Europe) are facing off. The US insistence on buying Greenland has created an irreparable rift within NATO.

1. Germany: Building Europe’s Most Formidable Military Force
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Germany will build its “strongest conventional army” (Bundeswehr) instead of relying on the US.

Mandatory Military Checks: Fitness assessments made compulsory for 18-year-olds.
Targets: 260,000 active personnel by 2035, totaling 500,000 with reserves.
Budget: Defense spending at 2.5% of GDP (108 billion euros), planned to rise to 3.5% by 2030.

2. Greenland Dispute: US vs. Europe
US President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland was rejected by Denmark. In response, the US imposed 10% import duties on European countries.

Europe’s Stance: Germany, France, and Denmark view this as an attack on sovereignty.
Operation Arctic Endurance: Germany and France have boosted their military presence in Greenland to challenge the US. This marks the first time in NATO history that European forces directly oppose US interests.

3. Russia’s Reaction
Russia labeled Germany’s military buildup as “preparation for direct confrontation.” Germany cites Russia’s Ukraine invasion and US unpredictability as forcing it toward self-reliance.

4. Attractive Offers for Youth Recruitment
To boost enlistment, the German government offers:

Salary: Around 2,600 euros monthly (2,300 euros after tax).
Benefits: Free housing and comprehensive health insurance.

Outcome: Germany’s move shows it no longer wants to be America’s “junior partner.” NATO appears weaker from internal US-Europe tensions than from external threats like Russia.