In a move that has shaken up Arctic diplomacy, Denmark’s government has summoned the U.S. ambassador to Copenhagen amid allegations that Washington is secretly encouraging Greenland to secede. The shadowy talks have thrust the remote island into the global spotlight.
Greenland, the world’s largest island and a semi-autonomous Danish territory, has long been coveted for its mineral deposits and strategic location between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. The conversation harks back to when U.S. President Donald Trump suggested buying or leasing Greenland, citing its natural resources and defense value.
Denmark’s foreign affairs ministry has formally demanded clarification, stressing that any discussion of Greenland’s future must respect Danish sovereignty and the island’s semi-autonomous status. The diplomatic spat underscores growing competition in the Arctic, where melting ice is opening new shipping lanes and prospects for resource exploration.
Experts warn that such tensions could test longstanding transatlantic partnerships, as allies juggle cooperation on climate change, security and indigenous rights in the High North. For Greenland, the controversy highlights the complex interplay between its autonomous government and the strategic ambitions of great powers.
As diplomatic channels work to defuse the crisis, the world watches to see how this saga will reshape Arctic governance and the future of international alliances.
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Denmark summons U.S. ambassador over secret talks about Greenland
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