Big Take Trump Takes Europe to the Brink on Greenland
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Jan 21, 2026 Flavia Krause-Jackson, an executive editor specializing in European economic and political analysis, joins to dissect President Trump's surprising speech at Davos. She explains his unconventional pitch for purchasing Greenland as a security move, blending real estate and national interests. Flavia discusses Trump's transactional view of NATO, the reactions from European leaders, and the potential for escalating tensions. This conversation reveals how Trump's rhetoric impacts global markets and underscores Europe's dilemma on how to respond.
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Greenland Framed As Strategic Asset
- At Davos, Donald Trump framed Greenland as a strategic asset tied to U.S. national security and past U.S. contributions to allies.
- He combined real-estate language with geopolitical logic to justify pressing Denmark for a sale or deal.
Real-Estate Logic Drives Policy Push
- Flavia Krause-Jackson explains Trump mixes rare-earth rhetoric with a property-owner mindset to rationalize acquisition.
- He treats leases as psychologically and legally insufficient for defense, preferring ownership.
Markets, Not Institutions, Restrain Risk
- Flavia warns Trump's commitments can be reversed and his rhetoric raises real geopolitical risk despite short-term market calm.
- Markets may be damping political checks, making volatility management by investors the new restraint.
