"The United States has raised the prospect of using military force to take control of Greenland as leaders in Europe and Canada rallied behind the Arctic territory, saying it belongs to its people. In a statement on Tuesday, the White House said that US President Donald Trump sees acquiring Greenland, which is part of Denmark, as a national security priority, necessary to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region."
"The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal, it said. Any attempt by the US to seize Greenland from longtime ally Denmark would send shockwaves through the NATO alliance and deepen the divide between Trump and European leaders."
"Greenland, the world's largest island, but with a population of just 57,000 people, has repeatedly said it does not want to be part of the US. Its strategic location between Europe and North America makes it a critical site for the US ballistic missile defence system, while its mineral wealth aligns with Washington's ambition to reduce reliance on Chinese exports."
President Donald Trump and the White House say acquiring Greenland is a national security priority and are considering options that include using US military force. The United States raised the prospect of seizing the island as European and Canadian leaders insisted Greenland belongs to its people. The administration claims Greenland is vital to deter adversaries in the Arctic and alleges Russian and Chinese naval presence and Danish inability to protect it. Trump renewed interest after 2019 and actions in Venezuela, increasing pressure on regional governments. Greenland's strategic location supports US ballistic missile defence and its mineral wealth aligns with efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese exports. Greenland has repeatedly said it does not want to join the United States.
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