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The John Batchelor Show

Greenland Strategy and Arctic Ambitions

Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Senior Fellow (Nonresident)
Mary Kissel
The Greenlandic flag flies on January 20, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. European leaders are scheduled to meet later this week to formulate their response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threat of punitive tariffs against countries who obstruct his desire to acquire Greenland. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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The Greenlandic flag flies on January 20, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Getty Images)

On The John Batchelor Show, Mary Kissel discusses her perspective on President Donald Trump’s renewed push for Greenland, examining the strategic rationale behind the proposal, Arctic security concerns, Danish and European reactions, and whether this represents serious policy or negotiating leverage.