What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Summary
Danish and Greenlandic officials met with the Trump administration to discuss U.S. ambitions regarding Greenland, amid increased troop deployments from Denmark and European allies signaling Arctic security concerns.
Key Points
- Danish and Greenlandic officials met with U.S. leaders to discuss President Trump's ambitions to control Greenland, but fundamental disagreements remain.
- A high-level working group will be formed to seek a common path forward addressing U.S. security concerns and Denmark's red lines.
- Denmark, along with NATO and European allies, is increasing military presence in Greenland as a signal of solidarity and increased Arctic security.
- The discussions and troop deployments highlight complexities in Arctic security with involvement from the U.S., Denmark, European countries, and NATO.
