Birger Poppel
Birger Poppel is a Danish statistician and researcher who has lived in Greenland for decades. He served as the chief statistician for the Greenlandic government from 1989 to 2004, during a period of self-government. Currently, he leads research on living conditions in the Arctic through the University of Greenland, Ilisimatusarfik. Poppel has been vocal about the existential threats facing Greenland, particularly from external pressures and climate change, emphasizing the importance of Greenlandic culture and sovereignty.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,224 | $190,000 | 168$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 33,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,519$ |
| Totals | 2 | 48,428,292 | 43,188 | $1,890,000 | 1,687$ |
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Canada:
Birger Poppel, a professor of Arctic affairs at the University of Greenland, said the new consulates are very important.
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Greece:
Birger Poppel is the head researcher on living conditions in the Arctic and has expressed concerns about threats from the U.S. regarding Greenland's future.
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