Introduction

Greenland in Arctic Security delivers a comprehensive overview of how security dynamics unfold in and in relation to Greenland. From great power interests in geostrategic infrastructure to domestic debates centered on promoting and protecting Greenland identity when engaging with the outside world.

Inuit have felt campaigns for animal rights as a threat to their livelihood and culture. While some green NGOs have gone lengths to realign with indigenous peoples in their reorientation to fight climate change, some Greenlanders find that climate policies threaten their right to development and self-determination.

To save its independence project from getting caught in the current geopolitical freeze in the Arctic, Greenland de-securitizes security by downplaying security and defense aspects of Greenlandic independence and instead highlighting economic aspects and civilian solutions.