Arctic geopolitics heating faster ice melting—Trump's Greenland fixation opens wild options discussions. January 11 2026 reports detail paths: diplomatic buy like historical offers Rubio hints eventual purchase negotiations Denmark Greenland. Military beef existing 1951 pact Pituffik base more troops without force "hard way" hint.
Economic COFA model billions aid veto security mining deals resources. Diplomats meet next week post-Thursday talks. In my view strategic sense location missiles routes minerals but sovereignty respect key—purchase unlikely without consent. COFA influence smarter avoids crisis. Fascinating great power chess polar shift.
TL;DR
- Diplomatic purchase bilateral negotiations Denmark Greenland despite rejection.
- Secretary Rubio indicates intent eventually buy island.
- Update 1951 defense agreement enhanced US operations.
- Boost military Pituffik Space Base missile surveillance.
- COFA-style veto Greenland security decisions economic assistance.
- Billions annual aid similar Pacific islands deals.
- Mining business incentives resource-rich territory.
- Diplomats scheduled meetings discuss White House push.
- Cooperation diplomacy without full takeover possible.
- Influence short ownership per Trump statements.
