Trump’s Greenland Threats Rattle the Faroe Islands

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Amelia Nierenberg, Jeffrey Gettleman, Regin Winther Poulsen and Sergey PonomarevFebruary 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The Faroe Islands, a self-governing archipelago within the Kingdom of Denmark, are experiencing complications in their decades-long pursuit of independence due to the recent Greenland crisis sparked by former President Trump's interest in acquiring the territory. Located in a strategically important waterway in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Scotland, the islands are drawing interest from global powers like China and Russia. With a population of 55,000, the Faroe Islands have their own unique culture and economy, including a significant salmon farming industry. Despite outward appearances of normalcy, the geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland have created anxiety and complicated the Faroese quest for full sovereignty. The article, published on February 7, 2026, examines the Faroese perspective amidst these international pressures.

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