Donald Trump has multiplied the declarations on a possible takeover of Greenland. The leaders of Greenland, Denmark and European allies are mobilizing to defend the sovereignty of the Arctic island. But will Donald Trump really go so far as to take over Greenland?
Trump revives the debate on Greenland
After recently succeeding in his operation to arrest the Venezuelan president, Donald Trump now turns to the Arctic. He reaffirmed that the United States “absolutely need Greenland from a national security perspective” and suggested that the country could soon take care of it. During a speech given aboard Air Force One, where he said he wanted to discuss it here “20 days” and mentioned “about two months” to grab hold of it.
This is not the first time that Trump evokes the Greenland : after his return to the White House, he several times expressed his desire to acquire this vast Arctic territory rich in natural resourcesand strategic for maritime and military routes.
The question of the Russian and Chinese presence
To justify his remarks and his desire to annex the Greenland Trump advances increased presence of Russian ships And Chinese around the territory. The American president affirmed that Russian ships And Chinese would be “everywhere” along the coasts of the Arctic island.
Several Greenlandic officials disputed these claims. Some have called Trump’s proposals ” lies“. They denounce such a description of the situation does not correspond to observed reality . Concern was expressed regarding the dissemination of this information, considered worrying.
THE authorities Danishand Greenlandic women eagerly rejected American statements. The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen spoke out firmly against any idea of acquiring Greenland. In a statement, Danish authorities asked the United States to put an end to their threatsagainst a historic ally. The people of Greenland have made it clear that they was not for sale .
He was also judged “ completely absurd » that the UNITED STATEScan claim to take control of Greenland. This position was shared by the Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen.
A strategic territory already under American surveillance
Greenland, which has approximately 57,000 inhabitants is recognized for its strategic importanceand for his mining resources a large part of which remains unexploited. Its geographical location in fact a key territory in the Arctic.
The United States already hasa military base and administered several others during the Cold War. The United States therefore already ensures a lasting presence, without having initiated a change of sovereignty.
Monday, several European leaders expressed clear support for Denmarkand at Greenland . The European Commission recalled that theEuropean Union expected from its partners respect for the principles of sovereigntyand territorial integrity.
European officials presented this recall as a diplomatic red linefaced with comments that they perceive as a challenge to the international order.
