US President-elect Donald Trump's interest in Greenland has raised concerns in Europe, particularly after he refused to rule out military intervention to gain control of the Danish territory. While Trump has cited national security and freedom as reasons for wanting to annex Greenland, his rhetoric has sparked astonishment and alarm. Denmark, Greenland's governing authority, remains open to dialogue with the US to address security concerns, but insists on Greenland's autonomy.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Greenland , which US President-elect wants to annex, is a self-governing Danish territory covered in ice, with untapped mineral resources -- and geostrategic importance.In December, Trump said control of the Arctic island was 'an absolute necessity' for 'purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World'.
When new shipping lanes are freed up due to melting ice the problem is legitimate but Pram Gad believes Trump is using 'exaggerated terms'.During his first term in office, Trump floated the idea in 2019 that he wanted to buy the territory, which was rebuffed.Potential mining sector Experts are still perplexed at what the incoming presidential administration is actually planning.
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