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Roundtable and Press Briefing with US Senator Durbin on Greenland and Arctic Security

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A private roundtable discussion with US Sen. Dick Durbin reflecting on his recent bipartisan visit to Denmark and discussions on Greenland, Arctic security, and the evolving geopolitical tensions, including the potential impact on NATO.

Senator Dick Durbin speaking at the podium during a press briefing at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary

How Trump's Greenland Moves Are Impacting the Transatlantic Partnership

In the News
BBC News
Leslie Vinjamuri

Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri reflects on recent strains to US-European relations and what is at stake moving forward.

Leslie Vinjamuri speaks with BBC News via video US Foreign Policy

Trump Says He Reached a Deal on Greenland, Backing off Tariff Threat

In the News
WTTW
Coauthors

Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast and Council Board Member Richard Porter unpack the latest on the Trump administration's plan for Greenland and the future of Arctic security.

Three speakers appear on screen and two appear in a television studio US Foreign Policy

Research

Americans Oppose Using Military Force to Take Greenland

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities also oppose using US troops to overthrow governments in Cuba or Colombia, occupy Venezuela, and gain access to the natural resources of other countries.

Houses covered by snow are seen on the coast of Greenland Public Opinion