India, Jan. 19 -- A brief German military mission to Greenland has ended abruptly, adding fresh tension to an already fragile debate over Arctic security and NATO unity. A reconnaissance team from the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, left Greenland over the weekend after their deployment was cut short, according to reports. The exit came at a sensitive moment, as US President Donald Trump continues to publicly threaten Greenland's status, citing American national security concerns and alleged Russian activity in the Arctic.

The development has triggered questions across Europe about whether NATO allies are beginning to pull back under political pressure, even as the alliance insists it remains united in defending the strategically cri...