US President Donald Trump once again brought the Greenland issue to the agenda during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He reiterated the idea of the "purchase" of the island by the United States, stating that negotiations should begin immediately.
In his speech, Trump criticized Denmark and stated that Copenhagen is "not strong enough" to ensure Greenland's security. He emphasized that Greenland is crucial for the US in terms of "national and international security."
Another thesis was repeated in the president's speech: Trump described Greenland as an area inextricably linked with North America, giving the issue an emotional tone with phrases like "a large, unprotected island." He also assessed the US return of the island to Denmark after the end of World War II as a wrong decision.
Did he put an end to the dispute about the use of force?
One of the most discussed aspects is the possibility of violence. In his speech in Davos, Trump emphasized that he would not use military force and said he would not take this path. At the same time, he expressed the opinion that "if I don't decide to use excessive force, we probably won't get anything."
Commentary on NATO and the thesis of "property rights"
According to Trump, his proposal regarding Greenland is not a threat to NATO; on the contrary, it could strengthen the alliance's security. In this context, he also put forward the controversial thesis that "property rights are necessary for protection."
Greenland status and responses
As is known, Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is reported that Trump has been making several statements on this topic in recent weeks. The media also reported that Greenland is reacting harshly to such claims.
Conclusion
The debate surrounding Greenland is currently at the level of diplomatic statements, but it's noticeable that the tone has become tense. Most importantly, every speech on this topic can influence not only US-Denmark relations, but also, in a broader sense, the European-US dialogue. Whether the negotiations will actually begin in the coming days or this will become another instrument of political pressure - the course of events will show.
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