As Trump eyes Greenland and Arctic resources, America’s ambassadorship for the region goes unfilled

Arctic leadership sees stunning shakeup at the highest level — here’s what you need to know

Greenland's recent political appointment demonstrates that the territory is making environmental policies its top priority. The Arctic has recently come into the crosshairs of powerful governments. President Trump has discussed the acquisition of Greenland as global forces show interest in its rich mineral deposits and tactical military position. However, the response of Greenlandic and Danish leaders has been clear: The island is not for sale, …

As Trump eyes Greenland and Arctic resources, America’s ambassadorship for the region goes unfilled

Offshore oilfield service vessels sit docked in the city of Bergen in Norway, an Arctic nation that collaborates with the U.S. on military and other matters. (Photo by Nathaniel Herz/Northern Journal) Five weeks before Election Day, at an evening ceremony at the office of the U.S. Department of State, America’s first-ever Arctic ambassador was sworn into his new job. Barely 100 days later, on Jan. 20, Mike Sfraga resigned — departing his post, l…

Danish king to visit Greenland in show of unity amid Trump interest

COPENHAGEN - Denmark's King Frederik will visit Greenland next week, the royal palace said on Wednesday, in a show of solidarity with the semi-autonomous Danish territory that U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to control. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Greenland Between Denmark and Trump

President Donald Trump’s persistent talk of taking over Greenland, known to its inhabitants as Kalaallit Nunaat, has caused significant concern both there and in Denmark. When Trump spoke of buying Greenland during his first presidential term, Danes and Greenlanders, the Kalaallit Inuit, took it as a joke. Trading in countries and peoples was something that was done back in colonial times, as when Denmark sold the Danish West Indies (now the US …

Tensions between Denmark and the United States are growing every day. Immediately after his election, Trump made the argument that Greenland is of key importance to them. However, it should not be forgotten that the largest island in the world is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. That is why we sat down in Strasbourg with Danish MEP Stine Bosse from the Renew Europe group to explain how she sees relations between the two cou…

Donald Trump has a well-known scepticism towards global warming. Yet his geopolitical actions and ambitions, particularly around Greenland, suggest that it takes into account its concrete effects.This week, in Futura FLASH, we will see how the melting of ice...