March 3, 2026Open Access

Kalaallit Nunaat/Greenland, Denmark and the US – what’s the story?

Key Points

The overview highlights various claims regarding Greenland's territorial rights, particularly those made by the US government.
Key historical events discussed include post-World War II actions surrounding Greenland and Denmark's governance.
The analysis aims to clarify misconceptions related to historical narratives about the US and Greenland.
Understanding these claims is crucial as they reflect ongoing debates about territorial rights and sovereignty.

Abstract

Many claims have been thrown around by the US Government these last weeks: about boats landing 500 years ago, about the US ‘giving Greenland back’ to Denmark after World War II, and about who has the ‘right’ to the country. Allegedly, the US have been talking about it ‘for a long time’. This historical overview provides a factual background for the debates.

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Iben Bjørnsson

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