Greenland's premier clearly says: USA does not get our island!

Greenland's premier clearly says: USA does not get our island!

Grönland, Dänemark - In the recent political argument about Greenland, the new head of government of the island, Nielsen from the social liberal party democracy, clarified, that the island only belongs to the residents and that this will remain so in the future. Nielsen, which leads a broad coalition that comprises four out of five parliamentary groups, reacted to the controversial statements by the US President Trump. The latter had emphasized that the USA "had to" have "Greenland and that this was crucial for international security and world peace.

The US Vice President JD Vance recently attended the Pituffik military base in Greenland and expressed sharp criticism of the Danish security policy in the region. He directed sharp allegations against the Danish government, which he accused not to have done enough for the residents of Greenland and the security architecture. In this context, Tagesschau on Denmark Foreign Minister Lars Lökke Rasmussen, who offered the allegations and offered a dialogue to solve the tension.

military presence in Greenland

The United States has drastically reduced its military presence in Greenland since 1945, but the Pituffik base remains active and supports important operations for rocket warning, rocket defense and monitoring space. The base can be reached all year round by plane, but surrounded by ice for nine months a year. Denmark has placed considerable investments in the security of the Arctic in recent years, around one billion US dollars, while Greenland, with its approximately 57,000 inhabitants, remains strategically important because of the raw materials and shipping routes there.

In the past few months, Denmark has strengthened his military investments in Greenland, which is considered in response to the increasing tensions with the United States. Greenland, which has been autonomous in many areas since 1979, is on questions of foreign and defense policy under Danish sovereignty. The conversations between Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Nielsen, which are intended to strengthen the ties to Denmark and to consolidate the Greenland position.

The relationships between the USA and Greenland

The urgency of the topic is reinforced by the current geopolitical location. Greenland has a growing interest in economic independence and new trading partners, especially the USA. In this context it becomes clear that while some Greenlanders see possible economic advantages, others are concerned about the possible effects on culture and language. Ultimately, Denmark emphasizes that the decision about Greenland's status lies exclusively with the Greenlanders, while the diplomatic tensions between Denmark, Greenland and the USA continue to exist.