Sergey Stankevich
Of the four territories that Donald Trump has his eye on (Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the Gaza Strip), it is Greenland that he wants to get the most.
It is not only because of its vast territory, which is larger than Mexico. And not only because of its mineral resources, which are plentiful there but difficult to get.
An even more important circumstance is the island’s uniquely advantageous location. Greenland is physically located in the northeast of North America and belongs to it. It blocks the shortest, most unprotected and dangerous direction of a possible missile attack on the United States from Russia across the pole. Even more dangerous — from submarines emerging from under the ice.
In addition, it is a uniquely convenient platform for electronic reconnaissance. For managing a satellite flotilla. For ensuring the operation of land-underwater-space communications.
Finally, for creating a cluster of Arctic ports for the icebreaker fleet. Well, and as a rear support base for expansion into the Arctic. In short, a good island, we must take it.
And so — the first landing party of Trumpists arrived for reconnaissance in Greenland. Vice President James Vance, accompanied by National Security Advisor Mike Walz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Formally, they visited the American military and space base Pituffik. But in fact, it was a demonstrative political demarche.
Vance made a series of speeches and comments, the meaning of which was unambiguous. Denmark is not able to either defend the island or ensure the well-being of its inhabitants. So the inhabitants should gain independence, and then use it properly. Come into the fraternal embrace of big brother.
Denmark is furious about the visit. The island is in disarray and vacillation. American imperialism is gaining momentum.
It is not yet clear what could stop it.
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