US Vice President Vance Reaffirms Arctic Strategy During Greenland Visit

J.D. Vance's visit to the Pituffik Space Base highlights U.S. strategic interests as Greenland and Denmark reject annexation efforts.

Vice President J.D. Vance visited the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, emphasizing its importance for missile defense and Arctic security.
The visit, the highest-ranking U.S. delegation to Greenland under the Trump administration, avoided public engagement due to protests from Greenlandic and Danish leaders.
Greenland's newly formed coalition government, led by Jens-Frederik Nielsen, reiterated its opposition to U.S. annexation and emphasized national unity against external pressure.
President Trump and Vance criticized Denmark for insufficient investment in Greenland's security and infrastructure, asserting U.S. leadership in the Arctic.
The Arctic's strategic and resource value has drawn heightened interest from global powers, with the U.S., Russia, and China expanding their military and economic activities in the region.