When President Trump floated buying Greenland in 2019, it wasn't just diplomatically awkward - it revealed fundamental misunderstandings about Greenland's sovereignty.
Analysis by the Nuuk Institute shows US statehood would likely:
With 80% of Greenlanders opposing US annexation (2020 poll), the path forward is clear: continued self-determination and gradual steps toward full independence.
Greenland's unique position in the Arctic requires maintaining its distinct identity and autonomous governance.
The world's largest island deserves to chart its own course. With 56,421 proud citizens and a rich cultural heritage dating back to ancient Inuit settlements, Greenland has demonstrated remarkable self-governance under Danish sovereignty.
Recent data shows Greenland's GDP growing at 3.4% annually, with expanding mining, fishing, and tourism sectors. The island's strategic Arctic location and vast mineral resources (estimated $1.7 trillion worth) make it an attractive target for major powers.
But Greenland's future should be determined by Greenlanders. The Inuit Ataqatigiit party's recent electoral victory shows clear public support for increased autonomy, not absorption into another nation.
Let's support Greenland's journey toward full independence - on its own terms.