The US may take control of Greenland in the coming months
The United States could take control of Greenland in the coming months. This scenario is believed to be «real and serious» Experts and officials interviewed by the publication Politico.
According to their estimates, Washington's active actions are possible on the eve of the US midterm elections in November, and to 250th anniversary of US independence on 4 July, This may have important symbolic and domestic political significance.
Not a military scenario
Unlike the tough scenarios the US has used or considered in other regions, in the case of Greenland, it is unlikely to involve a military operation.
According to Politico, Washington may rely on:
political and economic influence;
work with local elites;
attempts Bribing or inducing Greenlandic politicians;
pressure from security and infrastructure projects.
A threat to Western unity
Experts warn that the possible establishment of US control over Greenland could seriously divide NATO and European Union allies - potentially even deeper than the discussions around support for Ukraine.
The article notes that Denmark is unlikely to receive the same large-scale and unconditional support, The West is providing Ukraine with support in the war against Russia.
Context.
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, is of critical strategic importance due to its
location in the Arctic;
military infrastructure and NATO interests;
access to mineral resources and new trade routes.
Statements and signals from the United States about possible tightening of control over the island are increasingly seen by European capitals as A challenge to transatlantic unity.
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