What’s behind Trump’s push to control Greenland?

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In January 2026, Donald Trump is escalating threats to annex Greenland, framing it as a protective measure against China and Russia. The autonomous Danish territory holds strategic Arctic importance due to emerging shipping routes and mineral resources resulting from climate change. The primary population of 57,000 Inuit Greenlanders are rejecting Trump's actions, viewing them as insulting and reminiscent of colonialism. The Inuit Circumpolar Council is involved, and the situation raises questions about Greenland's future amidst increasing geopolitical interest in the Arctic region. The podcast "The Take" on Al Jazeera examined the issue, highlighting the Greenlanders' perspective.

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Inuit Greenlanders reject being treated as geopolitical pawns.

quoteSara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council

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Its 57,000 Inuit residents are rejecting his threats as insulting and colonial.

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Trump frames annexation as protection against China and Russia.

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US President Donald Trump is threatening to annex Greenland.

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Greenland holds strategic Arctic value as climate change opens new shipping routes and mineral access.

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The TakeAs Trump escalates threats to seize Greenland, Inuit Greenlanders reject being treated as geopolitical pawns.US President Donald Trump is threatening to annex Greenland, framing it as protection against China and Russia, but the autonomous Danish territory holds strategic Arctic value as climate change opens new shipping routes and mineral access. Its 57,000 Inuit residents are rejecting his threats as insulting and colonial. How do Greenlanders see their future amid this geopolitical storm?In this episode: Sara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Episode credits:This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolome, Tamara Khandaker, and Melanie Marich, with Noor Wazwaz, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 20 Jan 2026

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