World Business Report Greenland is not “an object to be acquired”, minister tells BBC
Jan 8, 2026
Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland's business minister focused on investment and energy policy, emphasizes Greenland's preference for direct US dialogue, rejecting the notion of being treated as an object to acquire. Charles Myers of Signum Global Advisors shares insights on upcoming investor trips to Venezuela, highlighting the country's reconstruction potential post-Maduro. Meanwhile, financial advisor Jennifer Snyder analyzes market reactions to geopolitical changes, including the rising prices of US beef amid cattle scarcity and inflationary pressures, linking it to broader economic trends.
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Greenland Wants A Seat At The Table
- Greenlanders insist on being part of the diplomatic conversation and want direct dialogue with the US and Denmark.
- Naaja Nathanielsen says diplomacy and listening are the path forward, not media-driven rhetoric.
Existing Security Ties, Open For Investment
- Greenland currently accepts US military access under the 1951 treaty and supports that security relationship.
- Nathanielsen says Greenland is open to more US private investment, especially in capital-intensive sectors like mining and energy.
Target Capital-Intensive Sectors
- Seek American capital for capital-intensive sectors like energy and mining that Greenland cannot fund alone.
- Nathanielsen suggests Greenland welcomes US investors alongside interest from Canada, UK, EU and Australia.