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U.S. Begins Technical Talks with Denmark, Greenland on Arctic Security
Secretary of State Rubio says discussions aim to address differences and reach a positive outcome
Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:39pm
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Technical talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland over an Arctic security deal are now underway, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday. The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland agreed to create a working group to address differences with the U.S. during a recent meeting in Washington. Rubio said the group will meet regularly in a more private manner to try to reach a positive outcome, after President Trump's previous public calls to acquire Greenland sparked tensions with European allies.
Why it matters
The Arctic region has become an area of increasing geopolitical importance due to climate change and the potential for resource extraction. The U.S. has sought greater influence in the region, leading to friction with Denmark and Greenland, which is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. These technical talks aim to find common ground and address security concerns in the Arctic.
The details
The working group was created after President Trump's repeated public calls for the U.S. to take over Greenland, which Denmark and Greenland firmly rejected. Trump had suggested acquiring Greenland would help counter threats from Russia and China in the region. The new talks will happen in a more private manner to allow for more flexibility in reaching an agreement.
- The working group was created earlier this month during a meeting in Washington between U.S. and Danish/Greenlandic officials.
- The technical talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland began on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The players
Marco Rubio
The U.S. Secretary of State who announced the start of the technical talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland.
Donald Trump
The former U.S. President who had publicly called for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, sparking tensions with Denmark and Greenland.
Denmark
The country that has sovereignty over Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory.
Greenland
The semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that rejected President Trump's calls for the U.S. to acquire it.
What they’re saying
“It begins today and it will be a regular process. We're going to try to do it in a way that isn't like a media circus every time these conversations happen, because we think that creates more flexibility on both sides to arrive at a positive outcome.”
— Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State
What’s next
The newly formed working group between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland will continue to hold regular technical talks in an effort to reach an agreement on Arctic security cooperation.
The takeaway
The technical talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland represent an effort to find common ground and address security concerns in the strategically important Arctic region, after previous public tensions over President Trump's calls to acquire Greenland. The more private nature of the discussions aims to allow for more flexibility in reaching a positive outcome.
