Geopolitical Economy Report Why does Trump want the US to take over Greenland? This is the real reason
Mar 17, 2025
Discover the controversial reasons behind Trump's interest in Greenland that most Greenlanders strongly oppose. The discussion highlights U.S. ambitions to dominate the Arctic and secure valuable natural resources, especially critical minerals. Explore the geo-political struggle with China and Russia and the implications of NATO's involvement. The podcast sheds light on the historical context of these colonial aspirations and the Greenlandic quest for independence amidst rising tensions and imperialistic politics.
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Greenland Rejects U.S. Annexation
- Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose U.S. annexation, with 85% against it.
- They desire independence, not colonization by the U.S. or Denmark.
Strategic Value of Greenland
- The U.S. aims to block China in the Arctic due to strategic sea lanes and resources.
- Greenland's critical minerals offer huge economic and geopolitical value.
Trump’s Colonial Rhetoric
- Trump openly uses colonialist rhetoric invoking 'manifest destiny' for U.S. expansion.
- His threats to colonize Greenland echo 19th-century imperial ambitions.