11 February 2026

What Is Greenland’s Role in China’s Arctic Strategy?


In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump began making increasingly brazen demands that Denmark had to hand over control of Greenland. That included vague threats that the United States might use military force to make that happen. “We have to have it,” he told reporters. “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not.”

Why does the U.S. “have to have” Greenland? Because of China, of course.

Later, Trump posted on his Truth Social account: “The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL, AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!”


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