327. The Future of Greenland? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Jan 27, 2025

Explore the intriguing saga of Greenland, an island caught in geopolitical crosshairs. Delve into Donald Trump's ambitions to acquire it and the historical ties it has with Denmark. Uncover the island’s vast natural resources and its increasing autonomy, reflecting on its significance amid climate change. The discussion highlights how Greenland's potential independence could reshape US-Denmark relations, and the strategic implications of its future make for a captivating listen!

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Trump's Greenland Interest

Donald Trump's interest in Greenland stems from security and economic concerns.
He believes Greenland's strategic location and resources are vital to the US.

ANECDOTE

Norse Settlements

Greenland's history includes Norse settlements established by Erik the Red.
These settlements mysteriously disappeared after 500 years.

INSIGHT

Trump's Long-Standing Interest

Trump's pursuit of Greenland isn't new; he's been publicly discussing it since 2019.
He views Greenland's control as an absolute necessity for US security.

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Donald Trump wants to buy, or take over, Greenland. Since the end of December, he has been consistently discussing the Arctic island becoming part of the USA.

His son has travelled there, his has refused to rule out military involvement, and his comments have angered Denmark and other European countries.

Why does Trump want Greenland? Why is Greenland currently Danish? And what will actually happen in the future?

Let’s discuss this in today’s episode of Thinking in English!

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Vocabulary

Autonomous (adjective): Having self-government or independence to make decisions, especially at the local level.
Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Territory (noun): An area of land under the control of a particular government or ruler.
Greenland is the largest island in the world but most of the territory is under ice.
Norse (adjective): Relating to the ancient people of Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark).
Norse explorers, such as Erik the Red, established settlements in Greenland during the 10th century.
Security (noun): The state of being protected from danger or threats; measures taken to ensure safety.
Donald Trump argued that Greenland is vital for the United States’ national and economic security.
Purchase (verb): To buy something
The United States expanded its territory through the purchase of land from other countries.
Independence (noun): The state of being self-governing.
Greenland has not declared full independence from Denmark.
Rule out (phrasal verb): To exclude or eliminate something as a possibility or option.
Despite speculation, Trump has refused to rule out military action to gain control of Greenland.

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