I Went to Greenland and Saw a Warning for Canada

How the resource-rich Arctic territory braced for invasion

WORDS AND PHOTOS BY BRETT POPPLEWELL

From writer Brett Popplewell:

Earlier this winter, I spent some time reporting from the capital of Greenland. The implausible threat of an American invasion had transformed the quiet Arctic city of Nuuk into an unlikely stage for a global showdown—a rallying point for NATO troops and international diplomats all trying to preserve the rules-bound world order. You can read the full story now.

What struck me most from my trip was how deeply Trump’s threats had unsettled local residents. People were on edge. Several told me they’d drawn up escape plans to Canada and elsewhere. The longer I spent on the ground, the more I understood just how personally the annexation threats had hit people. But more than that, I was struck by the willingness many had to share their stories in the hope that doing so might help shape their island’s fate.

I hope this reporting will add some clarity to this continuing puzzle. Thanks for reading.