National security advisors from Western nations have made significant adjustments to the agenda of their upcoming meeting during the World Economic Forum in Davos, scheduled for January 19-23. According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing the Financial Times (FT), the issue of Greenland will now occupy a central place in the discussions.
While initial plans intended for the meeting to be dedicated entirely to the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, recent political developments have forced a correction. Advisors have decided to review the Greenland topic on January 19. The shift in the agenda follows recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who announced new economic pressure mechanisms against several European nations. Specifically, a 10% import tariff will be applied to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, France, and Sweden. These tariffs are set to remain in effect until an agreement is reached regarding the full purchase of Greenland by the United States. The rates, effective from February 1, are expected to rise to 25% starting June 1.
The World Economic Forum (WEF), held annually in the Swiss resort of Davos, serves as a premier global platform for leaders from government, business, and civil society to address pressing international issues. Greenland is currently an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Under a 1951 defense treaty signed between Washington and Copenhagen, the United States holds responsibility for the island's security and maintains the Thule Air Base (Pituffik Space Base) in the region. The island is increasingly viewed as strategically vital due to its vast natural resources and its position in the Arctic, which has become a focal point of geopolitical competition.
