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Nature: US scientists push back as Trump eyes Greenland

Nature: US scientists push back as Trump eyes Greenland

An open letter organized by US-based researchers who work in Greenland opposes any takeover of the territory.

In response to Donald Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland, a group of scientists has compiled a “statement from US scientists in solidarity with Greenland”, which is open to any US-based researcher who has conducted research on the island. The letter, published on 9 January, has so far gathered 204 signatures.

Le Monde: ‘Instead of commenting on the unthinkable, Europeans should take action in Greenland’

Le Monde: ‘Instead of commenting on the unthinkable, Europeans should take action in Greenland‘

In an op-ed, researchers Béatrice Giblin, Sylvain Kahn, Pauline Schnapper and Céline Spector argue: “Instead of commenting on the unthinkable, Europeans would be better served by taking action. They need to dare to engage in a balance of power and to draw red lines; such is the purpose of diplomacy. It is also a matter of territorial sovereignty and solidarity, as well as dignity and honor.”

A few suggestions:

  • The first step should be a clear and unequivocal declaration by the European Council affirming the territorial integrity of Greenland, Denmark and the EU.
  • The second would be to bar Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry from entering EU territory by denying him any visa.
  • A third option would be, with the approval of the the Greenlandic Parliament to deploy military equipment and elite units from several member states – ideally from all 27 – around and on Greenland itself.