The Take What's behind Trump's push to control Greenland?
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Jan 20, 2026 
In this discussion, Sara Olsvig, an advocate for Inuit rights and former parliamentary member from Greenland, delves into Trump's controversial threats about Greenland's annexation. She reveals how these threats are perceived as colonial and insulting by its Inuit residents. Sara emphasizes the strategic significance of Greenland amid climate change, while addressing historical colonial harms and the ongoing push for self-determination. She highlights public resistance to foreign control and reinforces the Inuit commitment to cultural identity and empowerment.
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Raised On Dog Sleds, Now An International Chair
- Sara Olsvig grew up dog sledding and ice fishing in Greenland and later served in both the Greenland and Danish parliaments.
- She now lives in Nuuk and leads the Inuit Circumpolar Council as its international chair.
Greenland Is A Homeland, Not For Sale
- Greenlanders reject being treated as an asset to be bought or sold.
- Sara Olsvig stresses that Greenland is a homeland, not a commodity.
Treat Greenland As A Democratic Test Case
- European and Nordic leaders should treat the Greenland issue as a matter for democratic order, not just bilateral dispute.
- Sara Olsvig urges global recognition that threats to Greenland reflect risks to democratic norms.