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Donald Trump wants Greenland. Sometimes he talks about buying it, sometimes about its “strategic necessity,” and sometimes he doesn’t rule out military action—though most recently, he has backed off. Yet uncertainty remains. As NATO countries send troops to the Arctic and the German Bundeswehr deploys a reconnaissance team to Nuuk, the people on the world’s largest island are left asking: what happens next?
Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark—strategically important, rich in resources, and suddenly at the center of global geopolitical attention. In times of climate change, new shipping routes, and growing influence from Russia and China, the Arctic has moved into the heart of international interest.
In this episode of In Crisis Mode, FUNKE crisis reporter Jan Jessen reports from Greenland. He was on the ground as German soldiers, together with Danish, French, and Dutch units, assessed the conditions in the Arctic—and he spoke with Greenlanders who suddenly find themselves at the center of world politics.
This episode explores fears of escalation, historical colonial wounds, the desire for self-determination—and the clear message of many people on the island:
Grönland is not for sale.
Guests / Voices in this Episode:
– Ivana (14) and Avienna (13), students from Nuuk
– Mikisuq (56), fisherman
– Ellen (57), resident of Nuuk
– Karina (32), lives and works in Nuuk
– Lars (16), teenager from Nuuk
– Julie (32), resident of Nuuk
– Lieutenant Colonel Peter Mielewczyk, German Armed Forces
🧭 Chapter Overview
1 – Why Greenland Suddenly Matters in World Politics
Trump, Davos, NATO, Bundeswehr – how the Arctic has become a geopolitical hotspot
2 – “We Are Not for Sale”
Voices from Nuuk: fear, defiance, and the desire for self-determination
3 – Military, Deterrence, and Distrust
Why NATO troops are in Greenland—and what it means for the people
4 – Resources, Missiles, Rivals
Why Trump wants Greenland, the role of Russia and China—and what remains unresolved
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