South Florida Times, January 2025
President Donald Trump’s rhetoric of possibly using military force to seize Greenland has raised some eyebrows and concerns. Such bold action, if taken, could be internationally unlawful, according to global science experts on foreign policies. During a press conference two weeks before his inauguration, Trump said taking over Greenland, a Denmark territory, and the Panama Canal are important to the national and economic security of the United States.
Trump hasn’t ruled out increasing U.S. military presence in the Arctic near Greenland, which is causing concerns with NATO allies including Denmark, and may spark a pushback that could escalate. Denmark diplomats said Greenland is not for sale and Russia, who stepped up its military force in the Arctic, indicated it’s keeping an eye on the United States following Trump’s comments to annex NATO territory. China said it has vested interests in the Arctic and will be taking an active role to protect territory which is the gateway to its technological partnerships and provides mineral resources.
