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Greenland’s location is not only resource-rich but strategically positioned. During the Cold War, the U.S. used the island as a base for monitoring Soviet activities. Its military installations, particularly Tuli Air Base, continue to play a vital role in North Atlantic defense strategies amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
An Invasive Pursuit: Economic Coercion or Military Action?
Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. might use economic coercion to claim Greenland sparks further questions about the nature of these territorial ambitions. The idea of using tariffs or other economic measures stands as a precarious option. Given Denmark’s membership in the European Union, unilateral U.S. tariffs could incite countermeasures, damaging both economies.