The Briefing Nordic co-operation over Greenland, the Baftas and Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar
Feb 23, 2026
Alfredo Jaar, Chilean artist and filmmaker who confronts social inequality, and Mike Sfraga, Alaskan-born Arctic diplomat focused on security. They discuss Nordic co-operation and Greenland's strategic role. Conversation jumps to Arctic defence, Nordic institutional ties, and Jaar’s Tokyo show exploring personal history, Japan–US relations and art as a response to global injustice.
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Nordic Treaty Shift Anchors Greenland Into Regional Security
- The Helsinki Treaty update would grant Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland fuller membership in Nordic bodies, strengthening regional integration.
- That change gives them access to security, intelligence and planning info they previously lacked, anchoring Greenland more firmly in Nordic structures.
Trump's Hospital Ship Offer Met With Firm Greenland Rebuff
- Donald Trump publicly offered to send a "great hospital boat" to Greenland on Truth Social, prompting a firm refusal from Greenland's prime minister.
- Prime Minister Jens-Fredrik Nielsen reminded Trump Greenland has publicly funded universal healthcare and told him to speak directly to them instead of posting.
Greenland Is A Strategic Pillar For North American Security
- Mike Sfraga says the US must invest in Greenland across military, civil society and research to build a credible Arctic security architecture.
- He argues Greenland is a necessary pillar for North American and NATO security and that trust must be rebuilt after recent tensions.