Arctic Fever
One of the world’s coldest places is a hot commodity.
Greenland—a semi-autonomous territory governed by Denmark—sits in the Arctic Circle between North America, Europe, and Russia. President Trump’s been eyeing the big island freezer, saying the U.S. will “go as far as we have to go” to get it because Greenland is a strategic military location (as Russia and China beef up their Arctic presence).
On Friday, while leading a delegation to a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland, VP Vance said Denmark has “underinvested” in the island’s people and security. He said the U.S. respects Greenlanders’ right to self-determination and that military force isn’t necessary for boosted American involvement.
Denmark’s foreign minister didn’t appreciate Vance’s “tone,” saying “this is not how you talk with your close allies,” but welcomed Uncle Sam’s cooperation on Arctic defense investments.
Verse to consider whether you’re caught in the middle of hostile global powers or bickering preteens… “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.”
James 3:17-18 (CSB) (read full passage)