Greenland itself occupies a delicate position in these discussions. While its leaders welcome investment and security cooperation that respect their autonomy, they are also cautious about being caught between competing powers. Greenlandic officials have repeatedly stressed that any security arrangements must reflect local interests and consent, not just the priorities of larger allies.
As climate change accelerates Arctic transformation, these debates are unlikely to fade. Melting ice is opening new shipping lanes, exposing untapped resources, and drawing increased military and commercial attention. The strategic value of Greenland, long recognized but rarely contested so openly, is now firmly back in focus.
But beneath the polite language, the disagreement is real and unresolved. Denmark is determined to defend its sovereignty and the rights of Greenland’s people. The United States is determined to ensure its strategic interests in the Arctic are protected. Continue reading…
