The Donald Trump administration returns to the idea of buying Greenland. This week, the second Lady Usha Vance will head the official delegation that will visit the autonomous territory of Denmark. Her visit became part of Washington's diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening the influence of the United States in a strategically important Arctic region.
Usha Vance has already recorded a video address that expressed her hope for deepening cooperation between the US and Greenland. Together with her to Greenland will go: Mike Voltz - National Security Advisor, Chris Wright - Minister of Energy. The planned measures include: visiting the US military base on the island, negotiations on economic cooperation, US sponsorship in traditional dogs. Greenland is the largest island of the world, but its population is only 55,775. At the same time, the island has tremendous natural resources as well as an important strategic location for the US and NATO.
The Trump administration has long been viewing Greenland as a potential asset that can: expand the US military presence in the Arctic. Provide access to resources, including oil, gas and rare earth metals. Become a key point to control the Arctic Ocean. Denmark categorically rejects the possibility of selling the island. Earlier, official Copenhagen stated that Greenland is of great importance for national security and is not considered as "goods". However, the Trump administration has chosen a different approach: instead of direct acquisition of the United States, they try to increase the impact in the region through diplomacy and economic investment. Despite the statement of "respect for sovereignty", Donald Trump at a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte did not rule out the possibility of annexation of Greenland. This statement caused outrage in Denmark, but Washington is convinced that time is working in the United States. If the population of Greenland in the future expresses the desire to become part of the United States, Washington may try to use it as a diplomatic reason to change the status of the island.
Visha's visit can be the first step to strengthen the presence of the United States in Greenland. Denmark faces a serious challenge: how to maintain Greenland sovereignty and at the same time not spoil relations with the United States?
