This research article examines how Denmark, the United States, and Greenland narrate Greenland’s role in the Arctic through security and foreign policy discourse. The author argues that both Danish and American documents favor low-tension narratives, reframing geopolitical threats as manageable risks to maintain regional stability and existing power structures. In contrast, Greenlandic narratives focus on desecuritization, prioritizing social issues and economic agency to advance their long-standing quest for sovereignty. The study also highlights how these entrenched narratives limit the influence of outside experts, even when they possess significant access to policymakers. Ultimately, the source illustrates how language is used as a tool for political control and diplomatic maneuvering within the North Atlantic.
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