US Prepares Greenland Control Options Ahead of Davos
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Washington — President Donald Trump and US officials have urged action on Greenland as allied leaders prepare to meet in Davos. The White House posted that NATO warned Denmark for two decades about a Russian threat to Greenland; US sources and Kyiv Post reporting say the administration is preparing options ranging from a century-long lease to offering Puerto Rico–style rights for Greenlanders. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed Arctic security with Trump and will meet in Davos. A letter from Trump to Norway's prime minister linked the Nobel Prize to US security concerns. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- November 2024: Donald Trump wins reelection, prompting European attention to US policy shifts.
- December (prior month): US publishes a new National Security Strategy signaling firmer stances toward the EU and Arctic policy.
- 15 January: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presents her Nobel medal to President Trump at the White House.
- 19 January: White House posts alleged NATO warnings about Russian threats to Greenland; Mark Rutte speaks with Trump and confirms Davos meeting.
- Late January (Davos): Reports surface that the US prepared options for Greenland including a 99-year lease or Puerto Rico-style rights for Greenlanders, prompting EU and NATO concern.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 0
- Left Leaning:
- 2
- Neutral:
- 4
- Distribution:
- Left 33%, Center 67%, Right 0%
The United States government and related defense and commercial actors could secure strategic basing, resource access, and increased geopolitical influence in the Arctic through long-term arrangements or political changes concerning Greenland.
Denmark, the EU, Greenland's political autonomy, and transatlantic diplomatic relations experienced increased diplomatic strain, potential economic retaliation, and contested sovereignty outcomes from US proposals and related public pressure.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
Trump's Arctic Sweetener: US Prepares 'Puerto Rico Option' and Century-Long Lease for Greenland, Sources Say
KyivPost Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceFrom Center
US Prepares Greenland Control Options Ahead of Davos
LatestLY Asian News International (ANI) Asian News International (ANI) The Cambodia NewsFrom Right
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