Greenland’s Elections Could Set Stage for Independence and Renewed Pitch From America

WASHINGTON—The eyes of the world have turned to Greenland as its inhabitants prepare to vote in its March 11 parliamentary elections. The results could herald a push for independence from the Kingdom of Denmark. Depending on how the next weeks and months unfold, the elections may even pave the way for a successful American bid to acquire or closely partner with the territory, in line with statements from U.S. President Donald Trump—though Trump has opted for a softer touch in recent days. “We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and, if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America,” Trump told the people of Greenland in his March 6 joint address to Congress. He used similar language in a March 9 Truth Social post, vowing that Greenland would gain jobs and money by joining the United States. Greenland’s current economy is heavily dependent on fisheries....