US Vice President Vance Visits Greenland's Strategic Military Base Amid Protests

J.D. Vance's scaled-back visit to the Pituffik Space Base underscores US Arctic ambitions as Greenland's new government unites against foreign influence.

US Vice President J.D. Vance has arrived at Greenland's Pituffik Space Base, the highest-ranking Trump administration official to visit the island.
The visit was limited to the military base following protests and criticism from Greenlandic and Danish officials over US annexation efforts.
Greenland's newly formed coalition government, led by Jens-Frederik Nielsen, emphasizes unity against external pressures, including US ambitions.
The Pituffik Space Base is critical to US missile defense and Arctic security, highlighting the strategic importance of Greenland in global geopolitics.
President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland has heightened tensions with Denmark and NATO allies, who stress the importance of respecting Greenland's sovereignty.