From Our Own Correspondent

Greenlanders reject Trump's takeover plan

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Jan 17, 2026
Katya Adler, BBC correspondent, shares insights from Nuuk, highlighting Greenland's cultural heritage and strong Inuit rejection of Trump's takeover proposal. Ione Wells discusses the strained US-Colombian relations post-military actions, revealing fishermen's fears in the Caribbean. James Innes-Smith tackles Japan's tourism surge and its impact on local communities, contrasting successful preservation efforts with areas suffering from neglect. Lastly, Tim Whewell covers the trial and acquittal of aid workers in Lesbos, showcasing local solidarity amid the migrant crisis.
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INSIGHT

Greenlanders' Deep Cultural Resistance

  • Greenland's indigenous identity and history shape strong resistance to external takeover attempts.
  • Katya Adler shows Greenlanders resent being treated as a bargaining chip between the US and Denmark.
ANECDOTE

Influencers Arrive With Cash In Nuuk

  • Sarah Olsvig described a plane of Trump-supporting influencers handing out $100 bills, including to children.
  • She said watching the US use Greenlanders' pain to push a narrative 'broke my heart'.
INSIGHT

Autonomy Without Foreign Policy Control

  • Greenland has autonomy over many domestic matters but not foreign and security policy.
  • That legal gap makes Greenland vulnerable to external manoeuvring over sovereignty and defence deals.
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