WorldSoutheast Asians in the Arctic: How Filipinos and Thais are reshaping Greenland

Donald Trump continues to covet US control of Greenland, while the island’s growing Southeast Asian migrant community is caught between global power politics and ordinary daily life. Filipinos and Thais are helping reshape the social fabric of Greenland. Their experiences unfold against a backdrop of geopolitical pressure and practical concerns. The story highlights the tension between international ambitions and the realities of migrant communities on the island.