Danish scholar: US push for Greenland adds uncertainty to transatlantic ties

As a self-governing territory of Denmark, Greenland has once again drawn global attention following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who reiterated his desire to make the island "part of the United States."

Danish scholar Dr. Steen Bjerre said in an interview that the U.S. push for influence in Greenland reflects rising strategic tensions in the Arctic and adds new uncertainty to regional security and transatlantic ties.