Kingston, Jamaica — 21 January 2026
Comments by United States President suggesting that the United States could seek control of Greenland have intensified unease among traditional allies and raised broader questions about the durability of the rules-based international order — questions that matter for small, open economies like Jamaica that depend on global stability, cooperation, and predictability.
Speaking at a news conference marking one year since the start of his second term, the President rejected claims that his position on Greenland could undermine NATO, arguing instead that his leadership had strengthened the alliance. His remarks followed a series of confrontational social media posts and the release of private communications with European leaders, ahead of his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The dispute has prompted sharp responses from European governments and renewed debate about sovereignty, power, and the limits of alliance politics. While Greenland itse…
