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Greenlanders reject Trump's takeover plan

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Jan 17, 2026
Katya Adler, BBC correspondent, shares insights from Nuuk, highlighting Greenland's cultural heritage and strong Inuit rejection of Trump's takeover proposal. Ione Wells discusses the strained US-Colombian relations post-military actions, revealing fishermen's fears in the Caribbean. James Innes-Smith tackles Japan's tourism surge and its impact on local communities, contrasting successful preservation efforts with areas suffering from neglect. Lastly, Tim Whewell covers the trial and acquittal of aid workers in Lesbos, showcasing local solidarity amid the migrant crisis.
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INSIGHT

Autonomy Without Foreign Policy Control

  • Greenland has autonomy over many domestic matters but not foreign and security policy.
  • That legal gap makes Greenland vulnerable to external manoeuvring over sovereignty and defence deals.
ADVICE

Weigh Partnerships Before Full Independence

  • Consider pragmatic partnerships rather than immediate full independence to secure defence and economic needs.
  • Pipaluk Lönger argues cooperation with nearby powers like the US makes more business sense than trading with distant Denmark.
ANECDOTE

Fishermen Fear Being Mistaken For Targets

  • Fishermen in La Guajira reported drones and a heavy US military presence offshore.
  • Ione Wells describes how long-time tuna fisherman Juan Aziz Tejeda now fears venturing far due to drone surveillance and strikes.
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