By Admin 
Greenland Controversy: After Venezuela, now US President Donald Trump has set his sights on Greenland. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday evening, Trump said that the US will acquire Greenland, ‘whether they want it or not’ because according to him, if the US does not do so, then Russia or China can increase their influence there. Trump said, ‘We will not allow Russia or China to become our neighbors.’
The discussion of Trump’s aggressive stance is not limited to Greenland only. Apart from the statements made earlier regarding Venezuela, Trump has also threatened ground military action in Mexico. At the same time, his Foreign Minister Marco Rubio has made it clear that he is in favor of adopting a strict policy regarding Cuba, which his critics are linking to the Far Right agenda.
Have also talked about buying
News agency Reuters had earlier quoted sources as saying that White House officials are considering the option of providing economic incentives to the residents of Greenland to separate them from Denmark and bring them closer to America. Under this, internal discussions are going on to give a lump sum amount of $ 10,000 to $ 1,00,000 (about Rs 90 lakh in Indian currency) to every citizen of Greenland. However, this scheme is still in its initial stage and no clear decision has been taken regarding the time and process of payment.
‘It’s not about possession, it’s about purchase’
US President Donald Trump’s idea of ”buying” Greenland is not new, but it is being considered more seriously in recent days. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio told American lawmakers that President Trump does not want to forcibly occupy Greenland, but is preferring the option of buying it. However, this stance of the Trump administration is facing strong opposition in European countries.
strategic importance of greenland
Greenland, located between Europe and North America, is the world’s largest island, with an area of approximately 21,66,086 square kilometers (8,36,330 square miles). This island is currently a semi-autonomous region of Denmark. The population here is around 57,000 and this area is considered rich in natural resources, which further increases its strategic and economic importance.
It is noteworthy that both Denmark and America are NATO allies, yet Washington’s recent statements regarding Greenland have been sharply criticized. In this context, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Britain and Denmark issued a joint statement on Tuesday. It was clearly stated that the decision on the future of Greenland is entirely the right of Greenland and Denmark and American interference in it will not be acceptable.