Arctic Vector in the Paradiplomacy of Greenland and the Faroe Islands

This article attempts to examine the main areas of paradiplomatic activity of the Danish autonomies (Greenland and the Faroe Islands) by analysing their Arctic Strategies of 2024. It is stressed that Denmark, Greenland and the Faroes have more contradictions than points of convergence regarding their foreign policy priorities, as each part of the Kingdom has its own interests, including those in the Arctic. Both autonomies intend to expand their presence in the region and claim to be independent players that will conduct Arctic politics from the Arctic. By naming Denmark as a partner in their Arctic strategies, the autonomies are already emphasizing their separation from the former metropolis. Given that Greenland's secession from Denmark proponents have consistently won elections in recent years, and given Greenland's draft constitution published in April 2023, the balance of power in the Arctic might shift in the short term. However, it is yet difficult to define its direction, since Denmark itself, not wanting to lose its integrity, is eager to grant more rights to its autonomies, especially if their external activities are in line with Copenhagen's foreign policy. It is highly likely that a unitary Denmark could become a federal state.