Former US President Revives Territorial Ambitions Amid Nobel Controversy
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store revealed on January 20, 2026, that former US President Donald Trump connected his unfulfilled Nobel Peace Prize aspirations to renewed claims over Greenland in a recently disclosed letter. The correspondence, described by Store as "unconventional diplomacy," references Trump's assertion that controlling Greenland would "ensure global security."
Trump's message responded to a joint communication from Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb regarding Nordic cooperation. In it, the former president claimed Norway denied him the Nobel recognition despite "stopping eight wars," adding he now prioritizes "what is good and proper for America" over peacekeeping efforts.
NATO Contributions Fuel Geopolitical Demands
The letter reiterates long-standing arguments about disproportionate US financial support for NATO, with Trump demanding reciprocal benefits. Analysts suggest this reflects ongoing debates about America's global military commitments as presidential election campaigns gain momentum.
Store emphasized to media that Norway's government holds no authority over Nobel selections, a distinction he claims to have explained multiple times to Trump during his presidency. The disclosure comes as Arctic security discussions intensify among Nordic nations.
