In Greenland’s Icy Capital, Past Troubles Haunt Hopes for the Future

As Greenland comes into geopolitical focus, the past looms over the future of the world’s largest island.

A woman walks to church in Nuuk, Greenland, on May 3, 2025. The capital city’s population has grown significantly in the past decade. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Residents take advantage of good weather in Nuuk, Greenland, on May 4, 2025. The country now stands at a crossroads as President Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled interest in U.S. control, while others push for independence from Denmark. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

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In Greenland’s Icy Capital, Past Troubles Haunt Hopes for the Future

As Greenland comes into geopolitical focus, the past looms over the future of the world’s largest island.

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By Nathan Worcester

June 05, 2025Updated:June 09, 2025

NUUK, Greenland—On a Saturday evening in early May, the future of Greenland packed an arena no larger than a high school gymnasium.

It was Fight Club Nanoq, a place for teenagers in Greenland’s capital to box. The night’s contests, which also featured overseas fighters, drew a cheering crowd that spanned all ages.

In Greenland’s Icy Capital, Past Troubles Haunt Hopes for the Future

In Greenland’s Icy Capital, Past Troubles Haunt Hopes for the Future

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