"In the Arctic town of Ilulissat, perched beside an ice fjord in western Greenland, fisherman Joel Hansen says he is terrified about the prospect of a United States takeover of his home. One way or another, US President Donald Trump has said, Greenland will become part of the US, and he is not ruling out military force to achieve that goal."
"Because the island is so remote and inhospitable, its rich deposits of zinc, iron, uranium and graphite are largely untapped. It is, however, believed to be home to the world's eighth-largest deposits of much-sought-after rare-earth elements. When processed, these have magnetic and electro-chemical properties which are vital for producing components of modern tech, such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, smartphones, missile systems and fighter jets."
President Donald Trump has expressed intent to acquire Greenland and has not ruled out using military force. The United States frames Greenland as geographically part of North America and strategically important for US security. Observers note US interest in Greenland's largely untapped mineral wealth, including zinc, iron, uranium, graphite, and significant rare-earth element deposits critical for modern technology and military systems. Greenland obtained home rule in 1979 and expanded autonomy in 2009 but remains politically part of Denmark. Many residents fear potential US control, concerned about disruptions to livelihoods and comparisons with conditions faced by Alaskan Inuit.
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