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Greenland Seeks Independence: Activist Advocates U.S. Partnership

2/4/2026

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, Greenland experiences rising support for independence from Denmark.
Activist Jorgen Boassen argues that Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit failed to deliver independence and alienated voters by adopting progressive stances.
He advocates a Compact of Free Association with the United States, believing it would benefit Greenland more than Denmark.
Boassen warns of increasing Chinese influence and says Greenland needs a stronger U.S. presence to counter anti-American sentiment.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, Greenland experiences rising support for independence from Denmark.
Activist Jorgen Boassen argues that Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit failed to deliver independence and alienated voters by adopting progressive stances.
He advocates a Compact of Free Association with the United States, believing it would benefit Greenland more than Denmark.
Boassen warns of increasing Chinese influence and says Greenland needs a stronger U.S. presence to counter anti-American sentiment.