How (and why) J.D. Vance does it

Vice President J.D. Vance Disregards Greenland’s Right to Self-Rule

US Vice President J.D. Vance recently visited Greenland and made several troubling statements along the lines of “America needs Greenland” and “Greenland must be protected.” He added — somewhat cryptically — that this is what US President Donald Trump wants, “so it must be done.” The rhetoric was elliptical. The logic was elusive. The diplomatic finesse was, shall we say, minimaliste.One cannot help but raise an eyebrow at these remarks. Greenla…

How (and why) J.D. Vance does it

The vice-presidency is a famously terrible job and Donald Trump a famously bad boss. And yet

Greenland in the Crosshairs: Arctic Power Plays and Polar Politics

Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s recent visit to Greenland has intensified debates over sovereignty, security, and strategic competition. Vance, along with his wife Usha, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, visited Greenland last Friday. The visit was limited to Pituffik Space Base, formerly known as the Thule Air Base, the only U.S. military base in Gre…

Trump Suggests US May Consider Annexing Greenland

Donald Trump recently expressed his belief that the United States might annex Greenland. This statement came just days after Greenland’s incoming prime minister made it clear that the island does not wish to become part of the U.S. During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump was asked about his thoughts on Greenland. He replied, “I think that will happen,” adding that he hadn’t considered it much before but …

US Vice President J.D. Vance reiterates that the US interest in Greenland is a matter of national security and says the country will protect these interests "come hell or high water", which can be translated as "no matter what happens".

The US Vice President again emphasizes the importance of gaining control of Greenland