Big Take After Venezuela, Is Greenland Next?
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Jan 8, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Joe Deaux, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in Greenland and Arctic geopolitics, and Sanne Wass, who covers the Danish economy and politics, delve into the renewed U.S. interest in Greenland. They explore Trump's rhetoric and its implications for NATO and Denmark. Key topics include Greenland's strategic location, potential mineral wealth, and the challenges of U.S. acquisition. The duo also examines Denmark's pushback and the possible reactions from Russia, all while highlighting Greenlandic aspirations for independence.
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Flag Tweet Amplified Takeover Talk
- Stephen Miller tweeted a picture of Greenland draped in a U.S. flag, stoking controversy and alarm.
- High-level aides publicly amplified the takeover idea, increasing European concern.
Greenland's Strategic Location Matters
- Greenland sits on the frontline between the North Atlantic and the Arctic, making it strategically vital for US-Russia competition.
- Melting ice opens sea routes and military access, increasing Greenland's geostrategic value.
Pursue Basing, Not Takeover
- The U.S. can expand its military footprint in Greenland under the 1951 treaty without seizing sovereignty.
- Denmark and Greenland propose negotiating expanded basing and cooperation rather than transfer of control.