Relations between the United States and Denmark reached a historical low in early 2026, due to President Trump’s aggressive and public claims regarding the annexation of Greenland.

'No thanks': Greenland and Denmark reject Trump's 'great hospital boat' offer

China’s ‘Polar Silk Road’ aims to exploit melting Arctic ice for faster shipping routes and resource access. Declaring itself a ‘Near-Arctic State’, Beijing seeks Greenland’s rare earth minerals and attempted to build its airports. 

'China’s interest in Greenland': What is the Polar Silk Road?

 Locals in Greenland face unique challenges, from having no roads between towns to paying high prices for imported food. Life in the Arctic involves 24-hour sunlight, unlocked doors, and distinct infrastructure.

No roads between towns? 6 unexpected things about living in Arctic Greenland

Greenland's Kangerlussuaq is becoming a key hub for laser satellite comms due to its clear skies and polar location. The new ESA station will boost data speeds and security while lowering costs.

The Greenland Advantage: Why Greenland is so critical for laser-based satellite communications

As Donald Trump keeps pushing for US control of Greenland, Denmark and Greenland have found a sharp, sarcastic way to push back: red baseball caps reading “Make America Go Away.”

‘Make America Go Away’: Danes troll Trump’s Greenland dream with MAGA spoof caps

US, Danish, NATO and NORAD forces are increasing readiness in Greenland amid rising tensions over Trump's ambitions to take over or control the semi-autonomous region of Denmark. Officials call the moves routine, but the unusual troop buildups raise fears of limited conflict if talks fail

War over Greenland soon? America's Arctic-trained 11th airborne division on standby as more Danish troops arrive

Trump says a “very good” call with NATO chief Mark Rutte led to plans for a Greenland meeting at Davos. Posting on Truth Social, he insisted Greenland is “imperative” for global security, then shared an AI image declaring it “US territory, est. 2026.”

‘There can be no going back’: Trump insists Greenland is ‘imperative,’ after 'very good' call with NATO chief

Russia and China criticised US President Donald Trump over his renewed push to acquire Greenland after he sent a controversial text to Norway’s PM questioning Denmark’s claim. Trump linked the move to his Nobel snub, while Beijing accused Washington of using a “China threat” 

'Stop using so-called threat...’: Russia, China lash out at Trump over 'Greenland' text to Norway PM

In a statement, Store said he made it clear to Trump that the Norwegian government has no role in awarding the Nobel Peace Prize.

Norway PM confirms Trump sent ‘chilling’ text linking Nobel snub to Greenland control, says told POTUS 'not our fault'

Long before Greenland entered the equation, the 1956 Suez Crisis became one of the earliest and most significant challenges to US-European unity in the post-war era.

Before Greenland, there was the Suez Crisis: What happened when US turned against Europe?

Although NATO allies largely cooperate today, recurring diplomatic rifts have repeatedly tested the alliance, shaped by divergent strategic priorities and national interests over the decades.

Suez Canal to Greenland: Moments when US-Europe ties were pushed to the brink