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William Hague

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@UniofOxford Chancellor. @TheTimes columnist. Former UK Foreign Secretary.

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Jan 20, 2026
I once landed at Narsarsuaq and wondered why a tiny place had a runway fit for a superpower. The answer? During WWII it was a major US base where 10,000 aircraft stopped en route to Europe. America...
SummaryThe US has had strategic access to Greenland since WWII through established defense agreements with Denmark that respect Greenland's sovereignty, making territorial acquisition unnecessary and counterproductive. Attempting to coerce Greenland's possession through economic pressure or threats would violate international law, damage NATO alliances, and undermine the rules-based order that benefits Western security.6 tweets1 min read