🇩🇰 Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delivered a blistering New Year’s address this week, calling out unnamed "threats and condescension" from Denmark’s "closest ally"—widely understood to be the United States—over renewed tensions surrounding Greenland. ❄️
Without directly naming the U.S., Frederiksen criticized attempts to treat Greenland as "something one could buy and own," calling such rhetoric "outdated" and a violation of sovereignty. Her remarks follow the December 2025 appointment of a U.S. special envoy to Greenland, reigniting diplomatic friction.
"We will stand firm on what is right," declared Frederiksen, referencing Arctic geopolitics. The speech comes amid ongoing U.S. interest in Greenland since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, including controversial suggestions of "military or economic coercion" to gain influence.
🌍 Analysts say the clash highlights growing global competition for Arctic resources and strategic routes—a storyline straight out of a geopolitical thriller, but with real-world stakes for climate and indigenous communities.
