U.S. Foreign Policy and Arctic Security

President Trump’s naming of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as U.S. special envoy to Greenland prompted sharp rebukes from Denmark and Greenland — Copenhagen says it will summon the U.S. ambassador and Danish and Greenlandic leaders issued joint statements insisting Greenland’s sovereignty must be respected and that “you cannot annex another country.” Landry, who called the post a volunteer role and said the U.S. will not “conquer” Greenland and intends to hold talks with locals, nevertheless echoed Trump’s and his own public statements about bringing Greenland into the United States, remarks that have intensified Danish concern about U.S. pressure and prior covert influence efforts.