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- Greenland occupies a vital strategic location in the North Atlantic and gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979. But the former colonial power still has control of the island's most important affairs. As special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports, Greenlanders are now seeking greater influence in the world and a future free of Denmark.
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Jun 1, 2022 · Semantics: Denmark does not 'own' Greenland. Octane/Wikipedia. Before jumping into the history of Greenland's ownership, it is important to clear up misconceptions about its status. Greenland is a self-governing territory, not a colony of Denmark, and according to NPR, Denmark does not own it.
Jun 2, 2023 · Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has control of the island’s most important affairs. As special correspondent Malcom Brabant reports,...
Mar 26, 2024 · The Treaty of Kiel in the same year affirmed Denmark’s final control over Greenland. Since then, Denmark has maintained its sovereignty over the island. Why is Greenland Still Owned by Denmark? The Treaty of Kiel granted Denmark control of Greenland in 1814, although Norway initially claimed the eastern section of the country.
Greenland gives Denmark a role in the Arctic—it is a member of the Arctic Council, and as one of the five Arctic littoral states, a signatory to the Ilulissat Declaration—but Danish investors have little presence, although one fifth of Greenlanders live in Denmark.
Oct 4, 2023 · Greenland’s Path to Autonomy Greenland’s journey to autonomy began with the Home Rule Act of 1979, which granted the island limited self-governance while Denmark retained control over foreign affairs, security, and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2022 · Dispatch. The view from the ground. How Greenland’s Mineral Wealth Made It a Geopolitical Battleground. Denmark’s semi-autonomous territory is coveted by China, the United States, and...
Jan 29, 2017 · Denmark’s Cold War struggle for scientific control of Greenland. A new basic research project reveals the full extent to which the US government and military tried to gain territorial control of Greenland after the Second World War. Their research shows that Denmark often wielded more influence than is commonly thought.
