Diplomatic Tensions: Greenland at the Heart of International Dynamics

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to visit Greenland to discuss with its new government, amidst U.S. interest in the territory. The visit follows U.S. Vice President JD Vance's criticism of Denmark's management of Greenland’s security, suggesting U.S. involvement for better protection.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will travel to Greenland from April 2-4 to meet with the territory's new government, emphasizing continued cooperation between Denmark and Greenland amid recent U.S. interest in the Arctic island.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, during his visit to a U.S. military base in Greenland, questioned Denmark's ability to secure the strategically significant island, proposing that the U.S. could provide enhanced protection.

Frederiksen, while acknowledging Greenlanders' right to self-determination, defended Denmark's stewardship of Greenland, stressing the importance of political unity in addressing the external pressures facing the territory.

(With inputs from agencies.)