Greenland has been much in the news for some time, particularly since President Trump wanted to acquire it for its geopolitical importance.
If you are thinking of using this country as a place study - given the recent interest due to its geopolitical situation, I recommend a copy of Elizabeth Buchanan's excellent book.
Elizabeth Buchanan’s short history begins with the Vikings, and their mysterious disappearance from Greenland in the 1400s. She explores the island’s evolution from a Danish possession into an autonomous territory; its role in the World Wars, and its strategic importance during the Cold War. Finally, she dissects Greenland’s position today at the centre of a new ‘great game’, balancing transatlantic ties, rising Chinese influence and mounting domestic pressures for independence—not to mention President Trump’s agenda to acquire the landmass.Buchanan poses four provocative yet compelling scenarios for Greenland’s future—from full independence to an icy standoff with Denmark. Her analysis is an essential read for anyone curious about this frozen frontier and its place on the world stage.
Bankstat is the site for Greenland statistics.
The RGS has been involved in a project linked with Greenland too.
Following funding last year from the NERC Arctic Office, the Greenland Connection project seeks to tell the hidden stories of UK-led exploration in Greenland and illustrate the diversity of people involved.
The project, formed by a group of interdisciplinary researchers, has led to the production of a fascinating new collection of StoryMaps, covering topics including Indigenous participation in Greenland expeditions, the untold histories of women involved, and the geopolitics of the governance of Greenland today.
The resources are available to a range of audiences (aged 16+) and have been translated into three languages – Greenlandic, Danish and English – reflecting the project's core aim to magnify different voices.Here's the Story Map.
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