Trump's Greenland Obsession: US Already Holds Key Military Power Without Purchase
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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 12:41
Trump's Greenland Obsession: US Already Holds Key Military Power Without Purchase
- •Despite Trump's renewed interest in buying Greenland, the US already possesses extensive military rights on the island through a 1951 defense agreement.
- •The Cold War-era pact grants the US broad authority to build bases, station personnel, and control air and sea movements in Greenland.
- •Experts confirm the US has significant operational freedom, suggesting it could achieve its strategic goals by simply asking Denmark.
- •Greenland's leaders and Denmark firmly reject any sale, with 85% of residents opposing a US takeover, and the island having the right to independence.
- •Beyond military strategy, Greenland's critical mineral deposits are a draw, but analysts note the US doesn't need ownership to access them.
Why It Matters: The US already has significant military and strategic access in Greenland, making Trump's purchase demands largely unnecessary.
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