Over recent months, whispers about the U.S. wanting to acquire Greenland have turned into headlines. Since early 2025, U.S. officials—most recently Florida Rep. Randy Fine—have floated a bill to annex Greenland as a new state, even hinting that force might be on the table. 🤯
On January 12, 2026, Fine proposed legislation to take all necessary measures for statehood, a move islanders say overlooks their history and rights. CGTN spoke with locals like Alibak Hard, who warned, 'They don't care about the indigenous people… if they take over, we will be second rank.' ⚠️
Greenland's mostly Inuit population values self-governance and their deep connection to the land. The idea of U.S. statehood raises big questions about resource control, cultural identity, and social justice—issues that resonate globally, from Adivasi communities in South Asia to Dayak groups in Southeast Asia. 🤝
While the bill faces steep political odds in Washington, the debate highlights bigger themes: Arctic geopolitics, climate change, and the fight for indigenous rights. As the Arctic heats up, so does the conversation on who gets to decide its future. ❄️🌍
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Greenlandic locals reject becoming 'second-rank citizens' of the U.S.
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