Foreign Policy

Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Sovereignty or Overreach?

By National Security Desk | January 21, 2026

President Trump’s bold plan to annex Greenland reveals a clash of national sovereignty and global diplomacy, exposing European resistance and America’s strategic stakes in the Arctic.

President Donald Trump’s audacious proposal to annex Greenland has reignited debates about America’s place on the global stage and its commitment to protecting national sovereignty. While some see it as a strategic move to secure vital Arctic resources and strengthen U.S. defense, others warn the plan risks alienating allies and undermining diplomatic relations with Europe. Is America Reasserting Its Sovereignty or Provoking Unnecessary Conflict? Trump confidently declared that Greenland’s authorities would be "delighted" to join the United States, despite overwhelming local opposition reported in polls. This disconnect raises an important question: how much weight should Washington give to the voices...

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