The planet is watching with bated breath the developments surrounding Greenland and the aggressive stance of the president of the USA Donald Trump, who in dramatic statements demanded that Greenland be transferred immediately under the control of the United States.
According to Trump, Denmark is not able to protect the island from the threats of Russia and China, noting with an ironic tone that “two sleds with dogs cannot do it”. The American president emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland for the national security of the USA and the missile defense system Golden Dome, warning of the risks that could arise if Russia or China control the island.
The demand for the full incorporation of Greenland into the USA came at a moment of peak geopolitical tension in the region, with Trump pointing out that without the military power of the USA, NATO will not be able to constitute an effective deterrent factor, even warning that without the complete neutralization of threats in the region, “Russia or China will take the necessary actions”.
The president of the USA, known for his intensity and direct approach, stated on Truth Social: “Tell Denmark to get them out of here, NOW! Two sleds with dogs do not manage it! Only the United States can!”.
In the same post, he stated that Greenland is vital for the missile defense system Golden Dome being developed by the USA, warning that if America does not control the island, the consequences for the national security of the USA will be incalculable.
The meeting at the White House sank - Diplomacy and threats
The tension peaked when on Wednesday 14 January 2026 a meeting was held at the White House with the participation of officials from Denmark, Greenland and the USA.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the two Scandinavian countries had been invited to discuss with the American Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Vice President of the USA, J.D. Vance, the confrontation over the future of Greenland and the possibility of its incorporation into the United States.
However, according to media reports, the ministers of Denmark and Greenland left the meeting less than an hour and a half after its start, in an act that reveals their disappointment and strong opposition to the American demands.
Denmark and Greenland, as it appeared, were determined to defend their sovereignty, rejecting any idea of accepting American sovereignty over Greenland.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt left White House talks early after talks with US Secretary of State Rubio and Vice President Vance over Trump's threats to invade Greenland. pic.twitter.com/gZXG20uDr8
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The strategic value of Greenland
Greenland, which was once a colony of Denmark and now constitutes a self governing region of the kingdom, has enormous strategic importance for international politics.
Despite Trump’s efforts to present American sovereignty as necessary for the national security of the USA, Denmark and Greenland maintain the view that the defense of the island is exclusively a matter of Copenhagen, with the support of NATO.
Concerns about the increasing military activity of Russia and China in the Arctic have intensified the strategic importance of Greenland.
The American military base Pituffik Space Base in Greenland operates as the primary early warning system for missile attacks and control of the Arctic zone.
Trump, therefore, invokes the strategic importance of this base, pointing out that Russia and China are increasing their military presence in the region and that Greenland must be controlled by the USA to ensure global order.
? TRUMP JUST TOLD EUROPE THE ARCTIC IS NON-NEGOTIABLE
— Shanaka Anslem Perera ⚡ (@shanaka86) January 14, 2026
Greenland’s premier chose Denmark.
Trump’s response: “That’s going to be a big problem for him.”
Eleven days earlier, he captured Venezuela’s president in 6 hours.
Denmark has 50 soldiers in Greenland.
This is not 2019.… pic.twitter.com/tFwrFCLVz1
Europe shocked - Macron: Unprecedented consequences
Trump’s proposal to annex Greenland has caused intense reactions in Europe.
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, warned that the violation of the sovereignty of a European country would have “unprecedented consequences”.
France, supporting Denmark, stated that it will act “in full solidarity” with the country and its sovereignty.
The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, warned that any attempt to resolve the issue through the use of force would mean the collapse of NATO.
These statements demonstrate concern about the possibility of fragmentation of the European coalition and the questioning of the American strategy in the region.
Even the leaders of Greenland, such as the Prime Minister Jens-Frédéric Nielsen, emphasized that the island does not intend to join the USA and remains loyal to Denmark, despite pressure from Washington.
Global alarm
This intense confrontation over Greenland puts at risk the relations between the USA and their European allies.
Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland under the pretext of national security and the strategic importance of the region shows the deeper geopolitical contradictions and tensions in the Arctic region.
Trump’s policy, although it may strengthen American strategic security, appears to ignore national sovereignties and the historical relations of Greenland with Denmark.
As Russia and China expand their military presence in the region, the battle for the sovereignty of Greenland may be only the beginning of a larger geopolitical conflict that will determine the future of the Arctic and global security.
The dispute over the ownership of Greenland - The lies of Trump
Greenland, the largest island in the world, is strategically located between North America and Europe and is rich in natural resources, such as rare earths, which are necessary for high technology industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy technologies.
The Arctic region, which was once a remote and frozen expanse, has gradually become the epicenter of international competition as the melting of ice opens new shipping routes and offers access to untouched natural resources.
For decades, the United States have maintained a military presence in Greenland, mainly through the Pituffik base, which constitutes a central point for defense against nuclear attacks and monitoring of Russian and Chinese activity.
However, the rhetoric of the Trump administration in 2019 regarding the acquisition of Greenland escalated into an intense geopolitical confrontation.
Initially, Trump’s interest in Greenland appeared to stem from a simple desire to strengthen America’s strategic defensive capabilities against Russia and China.
The American president claimed that the region was vital for the national security of the USA, citing the presence of Russian and Chinese naval vessels.
However, these statements were quickly rejected by diplomats of the Scandinavian countries, who had access to information stating that there were no such vessels in the region.
It should be noted that Trump continued to argue that Greenland was necessary for the missile defense infrastructure of the USA, especially as America faces increasing competition from Russia and China in the Arctic.
The role of Silicon Valley billionaires in the annexation of Greenland
While national security dominated the public discussion, another less discussed parameter is the involvement of billionaires from Silicon Valley, such as Peter Thiel and Elon Musk.
These actors are often associated with libertarian economic visions and have openly expressed their interest in Greenland, not only for its natural resources, but also for the potential it offers as a laboratory for social and economic experimentation.
Peter Thiel, co founder of PayPal and known libertarian investor, has for years supported the creation of “seasteading cities” and other forms of deregulated communities, where people could live free from state control.
Together with Musk and other Silicon Valley billionaires, Thiel has expressed his support for the creation of “freedom cities” that will operate outside the constraints of democratic governance, notes analyst Pavel Devyatkin, an Arctic specialist and associate of the Quincy Institute.
Ken Howery, who served as US ambassador to Denmark, is reported to be in discussions with these billionaires about the establishment of these low regulation zones in Greenland.
The proposal includes the creation of a new economic zone where the USA could exploit Greenland’s rare earths, while a system of governance would be applied that bypasses the democratic structures currently in force for the island.
For the billionaires supporting this plan, Greenland is seen as an opportunity to create a new society, based on deregulation and corporate power.
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