February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Why Greenland’s takeover by the US is not needed for Golden Dome
Golden Dome is problematic for many reasons. Don’t let it be used to justify the annexation of a NATO ally’s territory as well.
OpinionBy Victoria Samson and Krystal Azelton Feb 10, 2026, 10:00 PMThe Upgraded Early Warning Radar scans the horizon at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 10, 2022. (Paul Honnick/U.S.
Space Force)President Donald Trump’s stated reasons for why he wants the United States to take possession of Greenland have varied over the past year, but one is increasingly gaining traction in political discourse: The U.S. needs to acquire Greenland to protect itself against missile attacks. It does not, and forcing the issue actually weakens U.S.