Could Trump Invade Greenland? - Video

Could the United States really seize Greenland? In January 2025, Donald Trump reignited controversy by refusing to rule out military action to take control of the Danish territory, citing its strategic importance to U.S. national security. These remarks have sparked international alarm, with critics viewing them as more serious and calculated than his 2019 proposal to buy Greenland. Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected the idea, emphasising the island’s autonomy and NATO alliance. With its vast size, valuable resources, and growing geopolitical significance due to melting Arctic ice, Greenland’s future has become a flashpoint in global politics, further intensifying tensions between Western allies and raising concerns about the erosion of post-1945 norms of territorial sovereignty.

This video explores the implications of Trump’s threats and the potential consequences of U.S. attempts to acquire Greenland, whether peacefully or by force. We’ll examine the island’s unique geopolitical importance, including its position between North America and Europe and its role in U.S. Arctic strategy. We also discuss alternative solutions, such as free association agreements, which could balance Greenland’s push for independence with its need for economic and security support. As this unprecedented situation unfolds, the stakes for NATO, Europe, and the international order could not be higher.

*MY LATEST BOOK!*
Secession and State Creation: What Everyone Needs to Know
Oxford University Press https://global.oup.com/academic/product/secession-and-state-creation-9780190494049
Amazon https://amzn.to/2MPY3W2
Audiobooks.com https://www.audiobooks.co.uk/audiobook/secession-and-state-creation-what-everyone-needs-to-know/637281

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL*
Hello and welcome! My name is James Ker-Lindsay, and here I take an informed look at International Relations, conflict, security, and statehood. If you like what you see, please subscribe. Even better, consider becoming a Channel Member. Thank you!

SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE
http://www.youtube.com/c/JamesKerLindsay?sub_confirmation=1
BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
http://www.youtube.com/c/JamesKerLindsay/join

*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:52 Territorial Integrity in International Relations
01:50 Greenland: Location and Population
02:36 A Brief History of Greenland
03:26 Greenland under Danish Rule
06:02 Trump’s Claim on Greenland
08:46 How Could the USA Acquire Greenland?
12:07 Greenland-USA Free Association: A Possible Solution?

*SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO*
https://kit.co/JamesKerLindsay
https://www.themaparchive.com
- The contents of this video and any views expressed in it were not reviewed in advance nor determined by any outside persons or organisation.
- Some of the links above are affiliate links. These pay a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps to support the channel at no additional cost to you.

#Greenland #Trump #UnitedStates