Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Edward WongJanuary 24, 2026 at 11:02 AM

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Despite President Trump's claims, U.S. and European officials state there is no intelligence suggesting China or Russia pose a security threat to Greenland. Trump has repeatedly cited security concerns as justification for wanting to acquire the island. Experts and officials say that despite China's growing interest in Arctic trade and resources, neither China nor Russia currently threaten American interests in or near Greenland. This assessment contrasts with Trump's assertion that Greenland is an "unsecured island" vital to U.S. national security. In a recent meeting, U.S. officials questioned Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers about Denmark's ability to protect Greenland from potential future Chinese threats.

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Huigen Yang 30% Edward Wong ×240% Marco Rubio 40% JD Vance 40% Denmark ×250% Snow Dragon 50% NATO 60% Russia ×270% Donald Trump ×380% United States ×485% China ×790% Greenland ×895%

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greenland 100% china 80% national security 70% russia 70% threat 60% arctic 60% u.s. foreign policy 50% security umbrella 40%

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Negative

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Greenland

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