Greenland

Fitch warns of eastern European downgrades if Greenland strife cracks Nato

Tensions over Greenland were however, unlikely to affect Denmark’s triple-A rating

Greenland, which is currently about 80 per cent ice-capped, is almost 2.17 million sq km in size. It boasts the world’s northernmost territory, the closest land to the North Pole.

Geoeconomics, not just geopolitics, fuels the Greenland dispute

With mineral reserves valued at around US$186 billion, the island offers more than a security buffer

{From left) Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan 13, 2026.

Greenland says it chooses Denmark and rules out joining US

GREENLAND’S prime minister categorically ruled out joining the US and said the Arctic territory prefers to be in a union with Denmark, suggesting the island is putting independence plans on the back b...

The European Union’s Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius warns that a US military takeover of Greenland would be the end of Nato.

Greenland says it should be defended by Nato, rejects Trump takeover bid

The government says all Nato member states, including the US, have a common interest in the defence of island

The US could offer each Greenland resident US citizenship and a welcome bonus of US$1 million, and the total cost would be some US$57 billion, increasing the American national debt by just 0.1%.
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A fantasy M&A guide to buying Greenland

The process might be thought of as analogous to one company buying another

Leaders from major European powers and Canada have rallied behind Greenland this week, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people.

European allies working on plan should US move on Greenland

Trump argues the island is key for US military strategy

US President Trump has made no secret of his intent to acquiring Greenland for national security purposes.

Trump, advisers discussing options for acquiring Greenland and US military is always an option: White House

[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and utilising the US military in furtherance of the goal is “always an option,” the White House said ...

Greenland's strategic location between Europe and North America makes it a critical site for the US ballistic missile defence system.

European leaders back Denmark in face of renewed US interest in Greenland

The leader says Arctic security must be achieved collectively with Nato allies, including the US

Trump (centre) also reiterated his desire to take control of Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory that he has said the US must acquire for security purposes.

Trump suggests US could take action against more countries

He threatens Colombia and its president, says Cuba is ‘ready to fall’ and renews his push for Greenland

Since returning to the White House in January, President Trump has repeatedly said the US “needs” the resource-rich autonomous territory for security reasons.

Trump says US needs Greenland for national security, taps envoy to ‘lead the charge’

Washington put further pressure on Copenhagen by suspending leases for five offshore wind projects