The renewed controversy over the United States and Greenland has unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying global competition in the Arctic, growing strain within Western alliances, and long-standing questions about sovereignty and self-determination. Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions that the United States should annex or otherwise take control of Greenland have moved the issue from a theoretical geopolitical debate into a serious diplomatic flashpoint, particularly because of the language used and the implications it carries for international law and alliance politics.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Professor Emeritus of International Law  , Prof Andre Thomashausen. 

<p>The renewed controversy over the United States and Greenland has unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying global competition in the Arctic, growing strain within Western alliances, and long-standing questions about sovereignty and self-determination. Donald Trump&rsquo;s repeated suggestions that the United States should annex or otherwise take control of Greenland have moved the issue from a theoretical geopolitical debate into a serious diplomatic flashpoint, particularly because of the language used and the implications it carries for international law and alliance politics.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Professor Emeritus of International Law  , Prof Andre Thomashausen.&nbsp;</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>

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