Overview

• Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen firmly stated that the U.S. will not acquire the island, emphasizing Greenland’s sovereignty and right to self-determination.
• President Donald Trump reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, citing national security and Arctic dominance, and did not rule out the use of military force.
• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen plans a visit to Greenland this week to strengthen ties and counter U.S. pressures, following Vice President JD Vance’s recent criticism of Denmark’s Arctic policies.
• Protests in Greenland against U.S. annexation efforts have grown, with widespread public opposition and anti-American sentiment evident across the island.
• The Arctic’s strategic importance continues to drive geopolitical tensions, with the U.S. framing its interest in Greenland as essential to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the region.