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Experts:  Greenland and NATOÌý

Published: 20 January 2026

As U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates the U.S. interest in taking control of Greenland, various NATO allies, includingÌýpossibly Canada, are preparing to send troops to the Danish territory as an expression of solidarity.Ìý

These 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ experts are available to comment:ÌýÌý

Daniel Béland, James 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Professor, Department of Political Science and Max Bell School of Public Policy,ÌýDirector, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Institute for the Study of Canada,Ìýcan speak about what theÌýGreenland situation means for Canadian domestic politics; what it means for Canada’s sovereignty;ÌýandÌýwhat it means for Canada-U.S. relations.Ìý

Daniel.beland [at] mcgill.caÌý(English, French)Ìý
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Vincent Rigby, SlaterÌýProfessor of Practice, Max Bell School of Public Policy,Ìýcan speak about what theÌýGreenland situation means for Canadian domestic politics; what it means for Canada’sÌýdefence and security; what it means for Canada-U.S. relations; and possible implications for Canada’s Arctic, including the Northwest Passage.ÌýÌý

Vincent.rigby [at] mcgill.caÌý(English)Ìý

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Jennifer Welsh, Professor, Department of Political Science, Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy,ÌýCanada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security, Director of the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies,Ìýcan speak about how the crisis affects transatlantic relations and NATO; the broader implications of these threats for international order and the UN Charter; andÌýCanada's delicate balancing act.Ìý

jennifer.welsh [at] mcgill.caÌý(English)Ìý

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