US EditionState Department: US Needs to Own Greenland because of Threats in the Arctic
State Department officials say U.S. control of Greenland counters Arctic threats from Russia and China, crucial for NATO and Greenlanders’ security, as stated by Tommy Pigott.
- On Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump said he would not use force to take Greenland and argued the U.S. needs to own it to counter Russia and China in the Arctic sea.
- The strategic location of Greenland is key as the world’s largest island between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, with officials citing encroachment by adversaries and modern weaponry threats.
- State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Wednesday that President Trump made a compelling case for U.S. ownership of Greenland to counter Arctic threats, benefiting Greenlanders and NATO.
- A 'framework' deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Arctic security led to the U.S. rescinding tariffs and stepping back from demands over Greenland's sovereignty.
- Broader implications include impacts on sovereignty, alliance cohesion and relations with adversaries, as U.S. control of Greenland could affect Greenlanders' security, NATO's posture, and ties with Russia and China.
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