What began as another predictable week of climate sermons and private-jet hypocrisy at the World Economic Forum in Davos quickly turned into something far more consequential. Instead of carbon offsets and virtue signaling, Greenland suddenly became the center of global attention—and with it, the future of Arctic security, missile defense, and U.S. leverage against China and Russia.
President Trump used Davos to announce a framework agreement focused on expanded U.S. access and long-term cooperation in Greenland, temporarily cooling tensions with European leaders while shifting the conversation to hard power and defense realities. The framework does not transfer sovereignty, but it does establish the foundation for permanent American access, expanded military cooperation, and Arctic defense planning—an issue many global leaders would rather avoid discussing openly.
Reporting live from Davos, Robert Sherman, International Reporter for NewsNation joined Joe Pags to describe the striking change in tone on the ground. Behind closed doors, officials were no longer talking about emissions targets—they were talking about trade leverage, NATO dependence, and America’s unmatched defense capability. According to Sherman, the message from European leaders was clear: when it comes to security, the United States still holds the cards.
While Davos elites debated optics, the strategic reality loomed large. Greenland sits at a critical crossroads for missile warning systems, satellite tracking, and Arctic shipping routes—exactly why China now calls itself a “near-Arctic state” and Russia continues reopening Cold War-era bases across the region. The framework agreement signals that the U.S. intends to stay firmly ahead of both.
Texas Congressman Troy Nehls joined Joe Pags to explain why Greenland is not a hypothetical concern, but a frontline national-security issue. Nehls outlined how Greenland fits directly into America’s next-generation missile defense strategy, including early-warning systems and the northern coverage needed for a true defensive “dome.” His message was blunt: the U.S. cannot outsource Arctic security to Europe or Denmark and hope for the best.
Despite public statements about cooperation, European leaders and Greenland officials remain cautious, emphasizing sovereignty while quietly acknowledging the need for stronger U.S. involvement. The framework agreement leaves a great deal undecided—but that ambiguity may be the point. It gives the U.S. flexibility, leverage, and a seat firmly at the center of Arctic decision-making as global competition accelerates.
Joe Pags’ conversations with Robert Sherman and Rep. Troy Nehls pull back the curtain on what Davos won’t say out loud—and why Greenland may be one of the most important geopolitical stories Americans aren’t being told. Watch the full interviews to hear what’s really being discussed behind closed doors and why this Arctic shift matters far beyond Davos.