Greenlandic Independence
How will 2021 go down in history? It’s up to you to decide.
A committee of Greenlandic, Danish, and foreign actors have gathered to discuss Greenland’s path towards independence this year, a year some Greenlandic politicians have proposed for independence, and the 300th anniversary of Danish colonization. An autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland (Kalaallit) has gained increasing autonomy—politically and economically—under the Self-Government Act of 2009, which also allows for full Greenlandic sovereignty. Despite Greenlandic and Danish support for independence, questions of economic viability give pause. As climate change reveals new sectors and foreign interest in the Arctic region increases (particularly from China, Russia, and the U.S.), any moves toward independence from Denmark are sure to not only have global ramifications—but also to evoke global input and engagement.
The future of Greenland is in your hands. How, when, and on whose terms will Greenlandic independence come about?