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Elizabeth Buchanan
International relations scholar and fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute; author of So You Want To Own Greenland, focused on Arctic strategy, geopolitics, and Greenlandic independence.
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Sep 17, 2025
• 38min
Why Trump Might Be Right About Greenland: How a 57,000-Person Island Became Critical to 21st Century Geopolitics
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In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Buchanan, an international relations scholar and author of *So You Want To Own Greenland*, explores the geopolitical significance of Greenland. She asserts that Trump’s interest in the island is rooted in a greater historical context dating back to the 19th century. Buchanan highlights Denmark's colonial hold over Greenland and the harsh realities faced by its people. She also examines how climate change and resource competition are reshaping global power dynamics, making Greenland a crucial strategic player in the 21st century.
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