World Review with Ivo Daalder Possible Greenland deal; Trump's Peace Board; Global Economy under Trump 2.0
Jan 23, 2026
Stefanie Bolzen, Washington correspondent and North America editor for Die Welt, offers European perspective and reporting from San Salvador. Prashant Rao, Semafor senior editor in London, analyzes global economic shifts and AI-driven growth. Robbie Grammer, Wall Street Journal national security reporter, explains U.S.-Danish ties and congressional reactions. They discuss Greenland diplomacy, the controversial Board of Peace, shifting trade patterns, and Davos political shifts.
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Greenland Deal Remains Unclear
- Robbie Grammer says the Greenland "deal" is unclear and may be Schrodinger's cat until details emerge.
- He warns Trump may have demanded rights already granted, causing lasting diplomatic damage with Denmark and Greenland.
Sovereignty Is A Red Line
- Robbie Grammer notes Danish and Greenlandic leaders treat sovereignty as a red line, resisting any deal that erodes it.
- He stresses Trump's escalation-and-backdown style may resolve a crisis but leaves trust shattered among allies.
Europe Lacks A Unified Plan B
- Stefanie Bolzen emphasizes Europe already saw rupture signs before Davos and lacks a coherent Plan B for sustained U.S. unpredictability.
- She links domestic politics and far-right gains to Europe's vulnerability to migration and energy pressures.