Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers, Vivian Motzfeldt and Lars Lokke Rasmussen respectively, are holding crucial talks in Washington today with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting addresses former President Donald Trump's persistent and renewed efforts to acquire Greenland, which he asserts is vital for American national security and a 'Golden Dome' defense strategy. These discussions have been characterized as a 'showdown' due to the significant friction between the parties. Greenland and Denmark have consistently and firmly rejected any acquisition attempts, reiterating that Greenland is unequivocally 'not for sale.' Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has explicitly stated that if forced to choose between the US and Denmark, Greenland would choose Denmark. He also warned that any US military move to seize control of the autonomous Danish territory would effectively mean the end of the NATO alliance. Trump's administration has reportedly considered all options, including military force, to secure the acquisition, causing considerable alarm among European allies. This rhetoric has spurred discussions within NATO and the European Union regarding potential responses, including the invocation of the EU treaty's mutual defense clause. The ongoing US interest in Greenland underscores its strategic significance in the Arctic, a region increasingly under geopolitical scrutiny due to its critical minerals, shipping lanes, and growing competition from powers like Russia and China. This high-stakes diplomatic encounter reflects a deep international disagreement over sovereignty and alliance integrity.