Greenland has suddenly become a hot commodity, but it seems like most Americans probably couldn’t point it out on a map. President Trump’s interest in getting Greenland has stirred up quite the buzz, but one has to wonder if it’s really necessary. Former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker certainly doesn’t think so. He argues that the United States doesn’t need to take over Greenland to protect its interests. After all, Denmark is a strong ally, and the U.S. already has a military presence there that’s been solid for years. It’s like trying to buy a new house when you’re already living rent-free in a perfectly good one.

Some folks are barking up the Arctic tree because of China and Russia’s interests in the region. While U.S. Senator J.D. Vance makes a point about keeping an eye on these countries, it’s not as if the U.S. is sitting ducks in the Arctic. The current arrangement with Denmark has worked just fine for keeping unwanted guests off Greenland’s icy lawn. There’s no immediate problem that demands a new landlord.

The Danish Foreign Minister himself backed this up. He reminds everyone that NATO’s security guarantees are already keeping Greenland safe. Every NATO ally, all 30 of them plus Denmark, is ready to roll up their sleeves and keep any Arctic hanky-panky at bay. If the U.S. wants to beef up its military presence in Greenland, the door is wide open. It’s like being offered a buffet and insisting on bringing your own sandwich.

But wait, there’s always a sour note to play, and this time, it’s coming from Russia. President Vladimir Putin’s feeling a bit frosty about NATO’s Arctic interest. He’s rattling his saber and mumbling about sovereignty and protection like he owns the whole Arctic. In reality, if the U.S. cozies up to Greenland any more, Putin’s grumbling doesn’t change the fact that NATO’s Arctic playbook is staying open.

So, against this icy backdrop, one has to chuckle at the notion of the U.S. taking ownership of Greenland. The situation looks like someone trying to fix something that isn’t broken. In this frosty debate, it seems the best course of action is to keep things as they are—safe under NATO’s watchful eye with Denmark, a trusty ally by the side. Maybe they should save the paperwork for another day.