Greenland: U.S. and Denmark to meet over reported acquisition interest

The U.S. administration has said it will meet with Danish officials next week to discuss reported interest in acquiring Greenland, and Danish and Greenlandic leaders have publicly pushed back.

The U.S. administration is preparing for a meeting with Danish officials next week to discuss reported interest in acquiring Greenland. Danish and Greenlandic leaders have publicly responded to the discussion. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he intends to convene senior government officials next week at the request of Danish and Greenlandic counterparts. The topic has become a focus of diplomatic attention between the United States, Denmark and Greenland. Known developments: - The U.S. is reported to be exploring options related to acquiring Greenland and is arranging talks with Denmark. - Denmark’s prime minister publicly urged a halt to threatening rhetoric on the issue. - Greenland’s leader described the idea of U.S. control as unrealistic. - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he will convene senior officials next week to discuss the matter. Summary: The discussion has prompted public pushback from Danish and Greenlandic leaders and heightened diplomatic attention. A meeting of U.S. and Danish officials is scheduled for next week; further steps are undetermined at this time.