Slate News President TACO’s Greenland Gambit
Jan 22, 2026
Join Joshua Keating, a senior foreign policy correspondent at Vox, as he unpacks Donald Trump's controversial interest in acquiring Greenland. Keating explores Europe’s strong reactions at Davos, linking the proposal to broader themes of U.S. foreign policy, military strategy, and existing alliances. He delves into the strategic value of Greenland, the allure of its resources, and the implications of Trump's approach on NATO. Can the U.S. actually seize Greenland? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on geopolitics and global relationships.
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Greenland Shifts From Gag To Geopolitical Crisis
- Greenland became a focal point of U.S. foreign policy drama and transatlantic tension this week.
- The episode framed Trump's Greenland push as escalating from eccentricity to a serious diplomatic crisis.
Greenland In The Venn Diagram Of Trump Policy
- Greenland sits at the intersection of U.S. hemisphere defense and hostility to Europe in current policy.
- Josh Keating links the obsession to military strategy, resource interest, and skepticism of European partners.
Arctic Melting Raises Strategic Stakes
- The Arctic's melting is creating new strategic routes and military relevance for Greenland.
- Keating notes the U.S. already has bases and treaty access, making full sovereignty unnecessary for security aims.