Greenland

During his recent visit to Greenland, U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed strong concerns regarding Denmark's handling of security in the semi-autonomous territory, particularly in light of perceived threats from China and Russia. "Denmark has not kept pace and devoted the resources necessary to keep this base, to keep our troops, and in my view, to keep the people of Greenland safe from a lot of very aggressive incursions," he remarked. While Mr. Vance stated that the United States does not currently plan to expand its…

US President Donald Trump has intensified his assertions regarding Greenland, articulating that the United States requires the Danish island for the sake of international security. “We need Greenland for international safety and security. We need it. We have to have it,” Trump expressed during an interview with podcaster Vince Coglianese. He candidly continued, “I hate to put it that way, but we’re going to have to have it.” These remarks emerge just ahead of a contentious visit from Vice President JD Vance. Earlier,…

Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice President JD Vance, is set to embark on a meaningful journey to Greenland this week, as confirmed by the White House. This autonomous Danish territory has garnered attention recently, particularly due to President Donald Trump's expressed interest in its acquisition. Ms. Vance will be in Greenland from Thursday to Saturday, accompanied by her son and a US delegation. Their itinerary includes exploring historical landmarks, immersing themselves in Greenlandic heritage, and enjoying the…

In a remarkable turn of diplomatic dialogue, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen recently engaged in an enlightening discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the Arctic landscape. This conversation unfolded amidst ongoing interest from the Trump administration in the fate of Greenland, the stunning autonomous territory of Denmark, which has captured the imagination of many—particularly President Trump, who seems to have an unquenchable thirst for control. During their 20-minute phone call,…

This week, the President-elect of the United States stirred quite a commotion by suggesting a potential military action against a European nation. During a news conference on Tuesday, he claimed that the self-governing Danish territory of Greenland held significant importance for America's national security and hinted that Denmark should be willing to relinquish it. But when asked if he would reject the possibility of using military or economic pressure, he responded matter-of-factly, "I can’t assure you on either of…

Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has recently connected with President-elect Donald Trump regarding his controversial statements about Greenland. The Danish government is taking these comments seriously. On Tuesday, Mr. Trump stirred unease when he hinted he wouldn't dismiss the idea of using military means to bring both the Panama Canal and Greenland under U.S. control. His inauguration is set for January 20, and with it comes a wave of speculation about his policies. Denmark is open to discussing U.S.…

Greenland is an intriguing territory that has caught the eye of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to annex it. This unique, ice-covered land is a self-governing entity under Danish rule and is rich in undiscovered mineral wealth, complemented by its strategic importance. Just last month, Trump declared that asserting control over this Arctic island was "an absolute necessity" to uphold "National Security and Freedom throughout the World." It's a bold statement, wouldn’t you say? But things took a…

Donald Trump, soon to take on the role of President of the United States, is keeping his options wide open about possibly employing military or economic measures to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. This ambition fits into a larger vision of U.S. expansionism that he has championed since his electoral victory. As Trump gears up for his inauguration on January 20, he’s hinted at some rather bold foreign policy moves. Among those ideas is the transformation of Canada into an additional state for the U.S.,…