Robert Rix

Historian Robert Rix from the University of Copenhagen, an expert in Greenlandic history, discusses the complex narrative of Greenland's occupation. He delves into the history from Norse settlements under Erik the Red to the modern American military presence. Rix highlights multiple U.S. attempts to acquire Greenland, the impact of WWII, and the strategic significance of the territory for NATO. Their conversation raises questions about Denmark's authority and the evolving quest for Greenlandic self-rule and independence.