US Vice President’s visit to Greenland
On a visit to Greenland, US Vice President J. confirmed. D. Vaness that the island will be safer under the umbrella of the United States instead of Denmark. Vaness’s statement came while he was in Greenland, where he indicated that the United States will wait until Greenland’s residents decided to independence from Denmark, before taking any political or military steps. He said that Greenland needs greater security investments than that of Denmark, especially in light of the increasing security threats in the region.
American military security and presence in Greenland
Vaness explained that the United States considers Greenland an important part of its security strategy. He pointed out that the US base in Greenland is an essential point in revealing any missile threats that may arise from hostile countries. He also stressed that both Russia and China have expressed increasing interest in the polar passages, which requires the United States to be a leader in the region to ensure the safety of its security and the security of its allies.
Independence and changing American policy towards Greenland
The US Vice President added that while Washington will wait for the decision of Greenland’s residents on independence from Denmark, American policy will change if Greenland decides to become an independent country. He stressed that Washington believes this is the most likely path, as talks with the Greenland people will start on how to cooperate in the future. He pointed out that “there is no need to use military force in this context, as the political solution will be the best.”
Trump’s comments and US desire to control Greenland
For his part, US President Donald Trump repeated his desire to be Greenland under US control for national security reasons. Trump recently said the United States “needs Greenland” to maintain international security. He stressed that the presence of America in Greenland will enhance global security and allow it a strategic location in the face of the increasing threats of the major powers in the polar region.
The economic motivation behind the interest of the United States
While US officials insist that security is the main motivation behind the US interest in Greenland, analysts believe that there is an economic motivation as well. Greenland has huge natural resources, including rare minerals and energy resources that may be the focus of great attention in the future. According to some analysts, this may be the main reason for the American administration’s desire to enhance its presence in Greenland.
Challenges to American policy in Greenland
On the other hand, Trump and Vaice’s comments are concerned in Greenland and Europe in general, as these statements are seen as a threat to the national sovereignty of the island. It is noteworthy that the recent elections in Greenland resulted in the victory of the opposition party, which opposes any attempts to interfere with America in Greenland’s internal affairs.
