Greenland

Denmark refuses to consider its own two-state solution, yet preaches one for Israel - opinion

Denmark has now been handed an extraordinary historical opportunity to move beyond rhetoric. The time has come not merely to advocate a two-state solution abroad, but to model it at home.

A woman waves a flag as demonstrators take part in a protest under the slogan 'Greenland is for Greenlanders' in front of the US Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2026.
US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

US to obtain sovereignty over its military bases in Greenland, Trump says

People sit in a bar during a city-wide power outage that local utility provider Nukissiorfiit said was caused by an accident, in Nuuk, Greenland, January 24, 2026.

Greenland's capital restores power, heating after storm damages line

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada over possible China deal


'What are you doing in Greenland?' Trump shares messages with Macron, Rutte ahead of Davos

"As I expressed to everyone, very plainly, Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. There can be no going back - On that, everyone agrees!" Trump wrote.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Donald Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius to hand over sovereignty a 'great stupidity'

"Shockingly, our 'brilliant' NATO Ally, the UK, is planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital US Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. participate in a roundtable on rural health, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 16, 2026.

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder involved in Trump’s push for Greenland - report

Since Trump’s first term, Lauder has, according to the Guardian, acquired commercial holdings in Greenland. Some analysts see his suggestion to Trump as a way to personally benefit.

 World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder in his office.

Trump confirms Putin was invited to join Gaza Board of Peace initiative

While speaking to reporters, Trump also confirmed he would discuss acquiring Greenland at this week's Davos World Economic Forum.

US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Taking Greenland is unnecessary: NATO, Denmark deals give Trump everything he wants - opinion

The current security and political arrangements are more than sufficient, rendering the US acquisition of Greenland unnecessary.

 US President-elect Donald Trump, Trump's plane landing in Greenland (illustrative).

Britain's Royal Navy shows off Proteus unmanned helicopter for North Atlantic missions

Named after the Greek god of the sea, Proteus could potentially be at the heart of future anti-submarine operations

Royal Navy's Proteus unmanned helicopter

'No longer obligated to think of peace': Trump renews Greenland push, cites Russian threat

Trump has repeatedly insisted he will settle for nothing less than ownership of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

 US President-elect Donald Trump, Trump's plane landing in Greenland (illustrative).

Starmer discusses Greenland with Trump, condemns retaliatory tariffs

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that the US gaining control of Greenland was essential for global stability, saying, "Europeans project weakness. US projects strength."

US President Donald Trump stands next to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025.

UK, France, Germany back Greenland, Denmark against Trump threats in joint statement

"As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest," Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Britain stated.

A man walks as Danish flag flutters next to Hans Egede Statue ahead of a March 11 general election in Nuuk, Greenland, March 9, 2025.

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

Those tariffs would increase to 25% on June 1 and would continue until a deal was reached for the US to purchase Greenland, Trump wrote.

A 3D‑printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, EU and Greenland flags, and the word "Tariffs" appear in this illustration taken January 17, 2026.