The threat against Greenland shows that we need to stop appeasing Trump

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Trine Pertou MachJanuary 18, 2026 at 02:42 PM

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In January 2026, a member of the Danish Parliament, the Folketing, expressed concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to "take" Greenland. The parliament member argues that Trump's actions undermine Greenland's right to self-determination and threaten the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark. The author draws parallels to Trump's intervention in Venezuela, highlighting a perceived disrespect for international law. The author urges global leaders to stand against Trump's actions to uphold a rules-based global order and prevent further imperialistic behavior. Protests against Trump's policy towards Greenland have occurred in Nuuk, Greenland.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Nicolás Maduro 40% Enhedslisten 50% Folketing 60% Venezuela ×260% United States ×270% Kingdom of Denmark ×280% Donald Trump ×790% Greenland ×790%

Keywords

greenland 100% donald trump 90% self-determination 80% state sovereignty 70% international law 70% rules-based order 60% external aggression 60% danish rule 60% venezuela 50% imperial bullying 50%