FNI researchers have been active in Norwegian media in recent days, offering their analysis of Trump’s Greenland remarks and what they could mean for NATO, Norway, and the Arctic region. Their expertise spans Arctic geopolitics, international institutions, and the security challenges faced by small states.

For a Norwegian audience, the full Norwegian-language article is available here, with links to relevant coverage and an overview of our researchers' areas of expertise.  

 

Iver B. Neumann: From Security Partner to Security Problem

FNI Director Iver B. Neumann focuses on diplomacy and power strategies and provides insights into the historical and current U.S. interests in Greenland. Speaking to VG, he emphasized:  
– ‘The U.S. has shifted from being a security partner to a security problem. If the power we rely on turns against us, what was safe becomes a source of fear.’

Neumann expanded on this in NRK's Politisk kvarter, pointing out that Trump’s threats to NATO allies erode the trust upon which the alliance is built.  

 

Andreas Østhagen: Greenland’s Role in Arctic Geopolitics

Senior Researcher Andreas Østhagen examines U.S. Arctic interests and Trump’s approach to the region, with a focus on how this could affect Norway and Svalbard. In a column in Aftenposten, Østhagen described Trump’s strategy as clumsy geopolitics:  
‘Geopolitics requires diplomacy and strategic chess. Trump, however, is playing dodgeball.’  

Østhagen has also underscored Greenland's strategic significance in Arctic power dynamics, explaining to NRK Nyhetsmorgen:  

‘Greenland is a critical piece in the strategic power game of the Arctic.’  

 

Christian Prip: Denmark and Greenland in a Unique Position

Senior Researcher Christian Prip highlights the evolving dynamic between Denmark and Greenland. Speaking to VG, he noted:  
– ‘Greenlanders have developed a stronger sense of identity. Greenland is not just a remote Arctic territory but a place of significant strategic and security importance.’

 

Arild Moe: The Svalbard Connection

Senior Researcher Arild Moe is an expert on Russian Arctic policies and the governance of Svalbard. Speaking on Dagsnytt 18, he suggested that Svalbard might also draw U.S. attention:  
‘We cannot rule out that Svalbard could appear on the U.S. radar. While it is part of Norway, it is governed by an international treaty that involves multiple stakeholders, making any potential American interest more complex than in Greenland.’

Moe also highlighted the growing scrutiny of Chinese activities on Svalbard and their implications for the U.S.  

 

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For a deeper dive into Norwegian perspectives, including links to key Norwegian media coverage, read the full Norwegian-language article here.
 

See all FNI media coverage here.