Today, on March 11, Greenland hosts early parliamentary elections, which can significantly affect the political course of the island and its relations with other countries, including the US and Denmark. About it reports Reuters.
Greenland, which was a Danish colony until 1953, is currently widely autonomy, although Copenhagen remains responsible for the safety and foreign policy of the island. The Tamas Island is an island that is only about 57,000 people exceeding Texas.
These elections to the 31st Parliament are considered by some locals as a chance to take an important step towards independence from Denmark. At the same time, their results can contribute to increased US influence in the region, which became the object of the geopolitical race through its natural resources and strategic location in the Arctic.
US President Donald Trump at one time suggested investing billions of dollars in exchange for Greenland's accession to the United States. Washington seeks to consolidate his presence in the Arctic, as global warming is making this region more and more accessible to the development of rare earth metals and the use of new navigable routes.
Recently, China and Russia are also actively expanding their military presence in the Arctic, which creates additional challenges for the US and their allies.
The election results remain unpredictable because no exit polls are conducted. According to January polls, most Greenland residents support the idea of independence, but thoughts on the timing of its achievement and potential impact on the standard of living diverge.
All six major parties of Greenland support independence, but differences relate to the methods and time of its achievement. The victory of the more radical parties can accelerate the movement to the separation from Denmark, which will certainly attract even more attention from the US and other great powers.
