While Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and his thoughts on military intervention resonate globally, Washington’s interest in this strategic island dates back to the 19th century. From the acquisition of Alaska to Truman’s $100 million offer, the United States has been taking diplomatic and economic steps for decades for the island’s rich resources and geopolitical position.
Elchi.az reports that after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s takeover, President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric about buying Greenland and re-emphasizing the military intervention option is being met with concern in Europe.
However, although American expansionism has gained momentum during the Trump era, the idea of the US governing this autonomous region belonging to Denmark goes back much further.
With a vast surface area of approximately 2.1 million square kilometers, Greenland is of great geopolitical importance due to its strategic position between the US and Europe and its critical position in the sea passage connecting the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. In addition, the island; It is home to rich natural resource reserves such as oil, natural gas and rare earth elements.
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