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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 1H 26M

Greenland and the New World Order: About an inpredictable America and the future of Greenland and Europe

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The crisis seems averted, at least for now; Trump is not (yet) annexing Greenland. But the issue could flare up again at any moment and has proven that, as a NATO ally, the United States are no longer a reliable partner. What does this mean for Europe’s security? And what awaits the Greenlanders or Inuit?‘By fair means or foul,’ President Trump said about wanting to take over Greenland, the autonomous territory that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Only to back down – but the bond of trust between the NATO allies had already been damaged. Trump’s antics are forcing Europe, including Greenland, to reflect: what does a Europe without security guarantees from the United States look like? Should we turn our backs on our long-standing ally, and can we afford to do so? Is it time for a European army? And how can Europe support the Greenlanders in their quest for independence so they don’t fall prey to the new imperialism of a major power?Speakers: Greenlandic Minister of Business, Energy, Mineral Resources, Justice, and Gender Equality Naaja Nathanielsen, Tweede Kamerlid D66 Fatimazhra Belhirch, Research Fellow Clingendael, specialised in arctic security Karen van Loon and Euro-parlementarian Volt Reinier van Lanschot.Programme editor: Anne Grietje FranssenModerator: Yoeri AlbrechtZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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