"Some have wondered, in the Greenland context, if Trump might swivel his focus onto Scotland at some future point, especially if it was independent," she wrote. Read More:"The serious point here is the vulnerability of smaller states in this new unstable, economic, military and political order and erratic geopolitics world. If Nato still exists at a point when Scotland became independence, and if that independent Scotland wanted or aimed to join, then the rapid accession of Finland and Sweden points the way. Nor, when European security is more broadly under threat, can European states be expected to be positive about a break up of the UK." “Greenland's future should be decided by the people of Greenland, just as the future of Scotland should be decided by the people of Scotland.”

Source: The Herald January 19, 2026 15:32 UTC