Greenland, US, and Denmark to Relaunch Arctic Defence Talks Amid Tensions
Talks between Greenland, the US, and Denmark are set to begin soon, though no exact dates have been revealed. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen confirmed on 23 January 2026 that negotiations would start quickly but avoided specifying timings to keep discussions low-key. The discussions will focus on defence, national security, and updating a 1951 military agreement.
Greenland's Minister for Business, Naaja Nathanielsen, has dismissed claims that a framework agreement already exists. She clarified that no formal dialogue with the US has started yet. Nathanielsen also rejected former US President Trump's assertion that 'we're getting everything we wanted,' calling it inaccurate.
The planned trilateral talks aim to modernise a 75-year-old defence pact. Greenland expects discussions to include NATO's role in increasing military presence in the High North. However, the territory has not received any formal proposals from the US regarding mineral or resource extraction.
While Greenland remains open to cooperation, Nathanielsen stressed that any US involvement must follow local rules and international law. The Danish government has similarly avoided speculation, keeping details of the negotiations under wraps for now.
The upcoming talks will address long-standing defence agreements and potential security changes in the Arctic. Greenland has made clear that no deals have been finalised and that any future cooperation must align with its legal and regulatory standards. The discussions are expected to unfold gradually, with no immediate announcements planned.
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